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Summer 2026 Internship - Phoenix, AZ - Investor Relations & Corporate Strategy

Western Alliance Bancorporation
dental insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Oct 04, 2025
Job Title: Summer 2026 Internship - Phoenix, AZ - Investor Relations & Corporate Strategy Location: CityScape What you'll do: Launch your career with Western Alliance Bank in our Summer Internship Program! You'll gain real-life experience and explore what it's like to work as part of an organization that exemplifies people, performance and possibilities. As an intern, you'll work on challenging projects in your specific area of study and receive support from a mentor. Our interns work alongside world-class professionals in a fast-paced, professional setting, giving you an opportunity to make an impact and apply the knowledge and skills you've learned through your education. The Investor Relations & Corporate Strategy group supports the CFO & CEO in efforts focused on: Investor Relations, Corporate Development (M&A and strategic finance initiatives), and Corporate Strategy (Strategic Planning and evaluation of overall corporate strategy). The primary objective of the Investor Relations program is to implement shareholder engagement efforts to educate and update investors and security analysts about the company to achieve a fair relative stock price. Under the direction of the CFO & CEO, leads the Bank's efforts on strategic finance and corporate development initiatives, and facilitates the development of the corporate strategy. The Corporate Strategy function contributes to the development and execution of Western Alliance Bank's corporate strategy and annual Strategic Plan across the company. Primary objectives include evaluation of the competitive landscape and industry trends to shape the company's long-term strategy, goals, and growth opportunities alongside executive management. Western Alliance Bancorporation is one of the country's top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC; offers a full spectrum of commercial banking solutions and consumer products. All delivered with outstanding service by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. In this paid internship, you'll be empowered to work on challenging and complex issues in a collaborative environment with other talented interns. Over the 10-week program, you'll participate in business projects, mentoring, leadership development training and team-building activities designed to set you up for professional success. The summer Internship program runs June through August, with flexible dates available, based on school schedules. Interns who perform well and demonstrate a commitment to our values of integrity, creativity, teamwork, passion and excellence may be extended employment opportunities with Western Alliance Bank. We're looking for individuals who are passionate and entrepreneurial, just like our clients. Specifically, we're looking for top-performers interested in pursuing careers in Commercial Banking. What you'll need: Undergraduate students currently enrolled in a related field of study. GPA of 3.0 or higher. Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills. Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision. An interest in working in the Commercial Business Banking industry. To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Western Alliance Bank will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit, including Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT). 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 is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is 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