Job Title:
Data Analyst (Analytics & Reporting)Location:
CityScapeWhat you'll do:
The Data Analyst will be responsible for producing the bank's deposit and loan portfolios, understanding and transforming business data into actionable insights by building robust analytical solutions, performing advanced data analysis, and ensuring data integrity. Strong Accounting or finance skills along with experience in data analytics are required. Intermediate knowledge of SQL and data visualization tools is a plus. This role partners closely with regulatory stakeholders and data governance teams to deliver high value reporting for external filings and company performance.- Consolidate and prepare bank's deposit and loan portfolio and reconcile the data in the database against the general ledger.
- Ability to work with large financial datasets and translate business requests into actionable analytical solutions.
- Validate general ledger data against source systems and reconcile metrics ensure consistency.
- Responsible for managing and reviewing data quality metrics of the portfolio data in the data warehouse.
- Support in the preparation of bank’s regulatory and other financial reports.
- Create reports and analytical solutions for business stakeholders.
- Document report definitions, calculation logic, and data lineage for transparency and auditability.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Science, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 1+ years of related experience in Data Analytics & Data Management or similar field
- Entry level knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Entry level knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Entry level to intermediate experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Entry level to intermediate experience presenting findings from large datasets in a clear, actionable way.
- Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel including Lookups, PivotTables, and advanced formulas.
- Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience with financial reporting or regulatory reporting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.
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 [email protected] 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Science, or related field
- 1+ years of related experience in Data Analytics or Data Management
- Entry-level knowledge of banking operations (deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management, commercial banking products)
- Entry-level knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations and industry standards
- Experience with data analysis tools (SQL, Excel) and data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI)
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including lookups, PivotTables, and advanced formulas
- Demonstrated experience with financial reporting or regulatory reporting
- Experience working with large financial datasets and reconciling data against the general ledger
- Experience managing and reviewing data quality metrics in a data warehouse
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to data quality
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions
Western Alliance Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Western Alliance Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Western Alliance Bank.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests annual bonuses are broadly available and can materially lift total compensation when business conditions are favorable. Participation spans many roles beyond executives.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are described as widely accessible to employees at multiple levels, adding long‑term value to the package. This breadth helps align employees with company performance.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is positioned as a standout with an employer match structure viewed as stronger than common offerings. Automatic enrollment reinforces accessibility and participation.
Western Alliance Bank Insights
What We Do
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions and consumer products, all delivered with outstanding service by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens, Western Alliance Bank operates individual, full-service banking and financial brands with offices in key markets nationwide.
