Senior Credit Analyst, Sponsor Finance

Western Alliance Bank

Senior Credit Analyst managing financial background information and credit studies at Western Alliance Bank. Collaborating with executive management and clients to evaluate lending risks and compliance.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Spread, manage and maintain financial background information on present and prospective customers
Develop credit studies for Loan Officers, Chief Credit Officer and other Executive Management
Manage spread assignments, conduct financial analyses, and maintain related records and files
Prepare a variety of credit department reports
Analyze credit and collateral information to determine risk in lending money
Collect, organize, analyze company financials to ensure Bank compliance
Work directly with clients to resolve compliance issues and operational inquiries
Review client financials and perform sensitivity analysis to evaluate credit risk
Prepare in-depth reports with plans of action based on research
Collaborate cross-functionally to execute treasury management products and legal documents
Produce loan packages for new and restructured loans
Facilitate reporting and requests on behalf of the Bank with third parties
Monitor loan disbursements to ensure compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of related experience in Accounting, Finance or Economics or similar field
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Entry level to intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
Entry level to intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Entry level to intermediate knowledge and understanding of financial statements and ability to analyze business and financial data
Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision
Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
A wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysiscredit studiessensitivity analysiscredit risk evaluationloan administrationtreasury managementfinancial statement analysiscompliance monitoringreport preparationdata analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsleadership skillsorganizational skillsself-motivationcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree