Banking Operations Analyst – Loans

Western Alliance Bank

Operations Business Analyst responsible for ensuring operational effectiveness and accurate data in banking processes at Western Alliance Bank. Collaborates across teams to design and integrate solutions.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee a full range of activities to ensure operational effectiveness and accurate data collection within banking systems and processes
Provide expertise to lead initiatives focused on reimagining operational processes
Design technical solutions that support internal business units
Collaborate with cross-operational teams to develop a deep understanding of current and future processes
Create intuitive user-friendly designs, manage these solutions through development, testing and delivery
Manage team priorities, individual projects, iterative improvements, and tech-debt
Work with teams and managers to develop data driven solution designs
Facilitate project planning, develop business and reporting requirements, and conduct application testing to ensure a successful application deployment

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of related experience in Branch Banking Operations, Commercial Lending, Data Management, Process Improvement or System Design
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
Intermediate experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data science, Power BI, and SQL
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio/Lucid, and ADO
Intermediate experience in project management methodologies
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Ownership stake in the company
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
Great 401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
Employee volunteer program
Wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Commercial LendingSystem DesignBusiness IntelligencePower BISQLApplication TestingTechnical Solution DesignData Driven Solution DesignIterative ImprovementsTech-Debt Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills