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Director, Investor Relations & Corporate DevelopmentLocation:
CityScapeWhat you'll do:
The Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development reports to the Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Development and helps lead the development and execution of Western Alliance Bank's Investor Relations program. The role's primary objective is to ensure that investors, research analysts, rating agencies, and other capital markets stakeholders have a clear understanding of the company's strategy, financial performance, and long-term value proposition, supporting informed engagement and a fair relative valuation.The Director serves as a senior advisor and execution leader across investor relations, corporate development, strategic finance, and capital markets initiatives. The position partners closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other senior leaders to shape external messaging, evaluate financial and strategic alternatives, oversee sophisticated analytical workstreams, and develop executive- and Board-level materials. The Director also provides leadership and direction to other members of the Investor Relations & Corporate Development team.
- Help lead the development and execution of the Bank's investor relations strategy, including external messaging, shareholder engagement, investor targeting, earnings communications, investor presentations, management Q&A, conferences, and other capital markets activities·
- Advise the Chief Financial Officer and other senior executives on financial performance, investor sentiment, competitive actions, peer trends, stock price and valuation drivers, capital markets developments, and evolving expectations of equity and fixed-income investors·
- Lead the cultivation of relationships with current and prospective investors, equity research analysts, fixed-income investors, rating agencies, and other external stakeholders. Represent Investor Relations in investor meetings, conferences, rating agency discussions, and other capital markets engagements, as requested·
- Oversee the preparation and analytical work supporting investor relations materials, including peer benchmarking, financial performance and valuation analysis, capital and profitability assessments, industry research, market intelligence, and materials for senior leadership and the Board of Directors·
- Oversee the preparation and financial analysis supporting the Bank's relationships with credit rating agencies and fixed-income investors, including evaluation of capital adequacy, liquidity, funding, asset quality, earnings performance, and other factors relevant to the Bank's credit profile·
- Evaluate corporate finance and capital management alternatives, including dividends, share repurchases, capital issuance, balance sheet optimization, and other strategic actions. Partner with Finance, Treasury, Accounting, Legal, and other functions to assess financial, capital, valuation, and shareholder implications·
- Lead or oversee the evaluation of potential M&A, partnership, and business development opportunities, including strategic assessment, valuation, transaction structuring, pro forma financial analysis, financial due diligence, and preparation of recommendations for executive management and the Board of Directors·
- Support the Bank's annual strategic planning process through analysis of economic, industry, competitive, and regional banking trends. Partner with business leaders to evaluate growth opportunities and align business strategies with broader enterprise priorities·
- Provide leadership, guidance, and review for analytical work performed by other members of the Investor Relations & Corporate Development team. Establish priorities, maintain high standards for accuracy and executive communication, and support the professional development of team members·
- Promote the thoughtful use of technology, automation, and AI-enabled analytical tools to improve the speed, consistency, and scalability of recurring investor relations, corporate development, and strategic finance processes, while maintaining appropriate review, judgment, and data-quality controls
What you'll need:
- 8+ years of related experience in Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis), Business Administration or similar field·
- Bachelor's degree in related field required; Master's degree or professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, FMVA, or a similar designation preferred·
- Strong knowledge of banking and financial services, including banking business models, financial performance drivers, regulatory capital, liquidity and funding, credit trends, peer institutions, and relevant regulatory and market developments·
- Advanced understanding of public equity and fixed-income markets, investor and rating agency audiences, capital markets dynamics, and the key financial metrics used to evaluate banking institutions·
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with demonstrated ability to build complex financial models and produce concise executive- and Board-level presentations. Experience using S&P Global Market Intelligence, Bloomberg, FactSet, and similar analytical tools; familiarity with automation and AI-enabled tools used to enhance financial analysis and workflow efficiency is beneficial·
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial and strategic topics into clear, concise insights and recommendations for executive audiences·
- Travel expectation of approximately 15% of the year
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
Job Title:
Director, Investor Relations & Corporate DevelopmentLocation:
CityScapeWhat you'll do:
The Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development reports to the Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Development and helps lead the development and execution of Western Alliance Bank's Investor Relations program. The role's primary objective is to ensure that investors, research analysts, rating agencies, and other capital markets stakeholders have a clear understanding of the company's strategy, financial performance, and long-term value proposition, supporting informed engagement and a fair relative valuation.The Director serves as a senior advisor and execution leader across investor relations, corporate development, strategic finance, and capital markets initiatives. The position partners closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other senior leaders to shape external messaging, evaluate financial and strategic alternatives, oversee sophisticated analytical workstreams, and develop executive- and Board-level materials. The Director also provides leadership and direction to other members of the Investor Relations & Corporate Development team.
- Help lead the development and execution of the Bank's investor relations strategy, including external messaging, shareholder engagement, investor targeting, earnings communications, investor presentations, management Q&A, conferences, and other capital markets activities·
- Advise the Chief Financial Officer and other senior executives on financial performance, investor sentiment, competitive actions, peer trends, stock price and valuation drivers, capital markets developments, and evolving expectations of equity and fixed-income investors·
- Lead the cultivation of relationships with current and prospective investors, equity research analysts, fixed-income investors, rating agencies, and other external stakeholders. Represent Investor Relations in investor meetings, conferences, rating agency discussions, and other capital markets engagements, as requested·
- Oversee the preparation and analytical work supporting investor relations materials, including peer benchmarking, financial performance and valuation analysis, capital and profitability assessments, industry research, market intelligence, and materials for senior leadership and the Board of Directors·
- Oversee the preparation and financial analysis supporting the Bank's relationships with credit rating agencies and fixed-income investors, including evaluation of capital adequacy, liquidity, funding, asset quality, earnings performance, and other factors relevant to the Bank's credit profile·
- Evaluate corporate finance and capital management alternatives, including dividends, share repurchases, capital issuance, balance sheet optimization, and other strategic actions. Partner with Finance, Treasury, Accounting, Legal, and other functions to assess financial, capital, valuation, and shareholder implications·
- Lead or oversee the evaluation of potential M&A, partnership, and business development opportunities, including strategic assessment, valuation, transaction structuring, pro forma financial analysis, financial due diligence, and preparation of recommendations for executive management and the Board of Directors·
- Support the Bank's annual strategic planning process through analysis of economic, industry, competitive, and regional banking trends. Partner with business leaders to evaluate growth opportunities and align business strategies with broader enterprise priorities·
- Provide leadership, guidance, and review for analytical work performed by other members of the Investor Relations & Corporate Development team. Establish priorities, maintain high standards for accuracy and executive communication, and support the professional development of team members·
- Promote the thoughtful use of technology, automation, and AI-enabled analytical tools to improve the speed, consistency, and scalability of recurring investor relations, corporate development, and strategic finance processes, while maintaining appropriate review, judgment, and data-quality controls
What you'll need:
- 8+ years of related experience in Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis), Business Administration or similar field·
- Bachelor's degree in related field required; Master's degree or professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, FMVA, or a similar designation preferred·
- Strong knowledge of banking and financial services, including banking business models, financial performance drivers, regulatory capital, liquidity and funding, credit trends, peer institutions, and relevant regulatory and market developments·
- Advanced understanding of public equity and fixed-income markets, investor and rating agency audiences, capital markets dynamics, and the key financial metrics used to evaluate banking institutions·
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with demonstrated ability to build complex financial models and produce concise executive- and Board-level presentations. Experience using S&P Global Market Intelligence, Bloomberg, FactSet, and similar analytical tools; familiarity with automation and AI-enabled tools used to enhance financial analysis and workflow efficiency is beneficial·
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial and strategic topics into clear, concise insights and recommendations for executive audiences·
- Travel expectation of approximately 15% of the year
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
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- Technology & Software
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate relations manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing external stakeholder or community relations programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive and public-facing audiences
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with legal, government affairs, and marketing teams
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and stakeholder tracking or relationship management tools
- Ability to represent the organization at public events, board meetings, or civic engagements
Tips for Your Corporate Relations Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for stakeholder impact
Corporate relations manager roles reward demonstrated outcomes, not vague responsibilities. Rewrite each bullet to show how a partnership, initiative, or campaign you led changed perceptions, resolved a conflict, or strengthened a key relationship. Hiring managers want proof of influence, not titles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists corporate relations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations by relationship complexity
Prioritize openings at organizations managing multi-stakeholder environments, such as regulated industries, publicly traded companies, or large nonprofits. These roles offer broader scope and faster career growth than single-audience positions, and their postings are easier to identify by scanning for words like 'government affairs' or 'community engagement'.
Build a portfolio of relationship artifacts
Bring concrete evidence of your stakeholder work to interviews: briefing documents, partnership agreements you drafted, event plans, or communications campaigns you managed. Corporate relations hiring panels respond to tangible examples far more than claims about interpersonal skills.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect interviewers to ask how you handled a difficult external stakeholder, managed competing institutional priorities, or repaired a damaged relationship. Prepare two or three specific stories in advance that demonstrate composure, strategic thinking, and measurable follow-through rather than general values.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask which external stakeholder groups you'll own, what your decision-making authority covers, and whether you'll have direct access to leadership. These structural factors shape your long-term influence and career trajectory more than base salary alone.
Corporate Relations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most corporate relations managers?
The companies hiring the most corporate relations managers right now include Airwallex, Buckner International, and AltaMed Health Services, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large corporations, utilities, healthcare systems, and organizations with active government or community affairs programs.
How many corporate relations manager jobs are remote?
About 70% of corporate relations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role's external-facing nature means fully remote arrangements are less common than in purely digital functions. Sub-specializations focused on content production, reporting, or internal communications coordination tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How do you become a corporate relations manager?
Start with a degree in communications, public relations, political science, or business, then build experience in a related function such as public affairs, community outreach, or corporate communications. Move into roles that give you direct stakeholder or partner responsibility, build a portfolio of relationship outcomes you can speak to concretely, and develop fluency in organizational strategy so you can connect external relationships to internal goals.
Can you get a corporate relations manager job with little experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate transferable relationship-building work from adjacent roles such as community outreach, nonprofit program coordination, public affairs, or account management. Employers hiring at the associate or coordinator level within corporate relations often prioritize demonstrated interpersonal judgment and writing ability over years of job-title-specific experience, so framing your existing work around stakeholder outcomes is the most effective approach.
What does the corporate relations manager interview process look like?
Most corporate relations manager hiring processes include an initial screening call with HR, a competency-based interview focused on stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration scenarios, and a final round with senior leadership or department heads. Some employers add a written exercise such as drafting a stakeholder communication or preparing a briefing memo. The process typically emphasizes communication style, judgment under pressure, and strategic thinking over technical skills.
Where can I find and apply to corporate relations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to corporate relations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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