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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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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of corporate relations jobs.
- Five or more years of corporate fundraising, partnerships, or business development experience
- Demonstrated ability to close five- and six-figure sponsorship or gift agreements
- Experience managing a portfolio of corporate accounts or major donor relationships
- Proficiency with constituent relationship management software such as Salesforce or Raiser's Edge
- Bachelor's degree in communications, business, nonprofit management, or a related field
- Familiarity with corporate social responsibility programs and cause-related marketing structures
Tips for Your Director of Corporate Relations Job Search
Quantify partnership outcomes on your resume
Directors of corporate relations are judged on revenue generated and relationships closed. Replace vague descriptions like 'managed corporate accounts' with the number of partnerships you secured, the gift size range, or the year-over-year growth you drove.
Tailor applications to the sector's vocabulary
A university uses 'corporate engagement' and 'gift agreements,' while a hospital foundation uses 'cause marketing' and 'sponsor activations.' Mirror the exact language in each posting so your application passes an initial screen and reads as sector-fluent.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of corporate relations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a portfolio of stewardship materials
Bring redacted samples of partnership proposals, impact reports, or sponsorship decks you've produced. Hiring committees for this role want to see how you present your organization to a corporate audience, not just hear you describe it.
Research the organization's existing corporate partners
Before your interview, identify two or three companies already listed as sponsors or partners on the organization's website. Come prepared to discuss why those relationships likely exist and what you'd do to deepen or diversify them.
Negotiate beyond base salary in your offer conversation
Corporate relations directors often have room to negotiate travel budgets, event entertainment allowances, or professional development funds that directly affect your ability to do the job. Raise these alongside compensation rather than treating them as afterthoughts.
Director of Corporate Relations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of corporate relationss?
Airwallex, AltaMed Health Services, and BPCM are hiring the most director of corporate relationss right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Universities, hospital foundations, and large nonprofits account for the majority of active postings.
How many director of corporate relations jobs are remote?
About 71% of director of corporate relations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role's heavy reliance on in-person relationship-building keeps fully remote positions in the minority. Grant writing, reporting, and stewardship coordination are the sub-functions most likely to be performed off-site.
How do you become a director of corporate relations?
Start by building a foundation in development, account management, or corporate communications, then move into roles that give you direct responsibility for closing partnerships or managing donor relationships. Progress to a manager or associate director title where you own a portfolio, demonstrate consistent revenue results, and develop the proposal writing and board-facing presentation skills that director-level searches prioritize.
Can you get hired as a director of corporate relations without direct fundraising experience?
Yes, candidates from corporate sales, sponsorship sales, or strategic account management are regularly hired for this role because the core skill of closing relationship-driven agreements transfers directly. Frame your background around the size of deals you managed, your consultative selling process, and any experience working with nonprofit boards or community initiatives to close the credibility gap.
What does the director of corporate relations interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds: an initial screen with HR or a talent partner, a competency interview with the VP of development or chief advancement officer, a panel with cross-functional stakeholders such as marketing and program leadership, and a final conversation with the executive director or president. Many organizations also ask finalists to present a partnership prospectus or first-year strategy as part of the process.
Where can I find and apply to director of corporate relations jobs?
You can find and apply to director of corporate relations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred sector, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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