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Principal Analyst II

Western Alliance Bancorporation
dental insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
Mar 31, 2026
Job Title: Principal Analyst II Location: Remote Nebraska What you'll do: As a Principal Analyst II, you'll lead cross-team activities to review current processes and metrics that support operational effectiveness, identify constraints or opportunities that inhibit, or can accelerate, the business and technology strategy, develop options/approaches to improve business outcomes, and drive implementation of solutions to achieve desired results. You'll lead and facilitate activities related to definition, development, and testing of new products and services, both customer facing and internal, that support the business and technology strategy. Additionally, you'll work to gain SME understanding of current state processes, practices, and/or metrics, investigate root cause of any deficiencies. The Principal Analyst II is also accountable for leading activities that engage enterprise subject matter experts and stakeholders to tackle complex issues and opportunities that require significant coordination or alignment across different business units. Additionally, this role is accountable for understanding the problem statement or opportunity while providing the solution options or recommendations to address the problem statement or opportunity. Accountability for the identification, socialization, and gathering of necessary approvals for the upkeep of KRIs, KPIs, and Operational Metrics, is also a key part of this role. Additionally, you drive activities to develop new processes, practices, and/or metrics to address identified gaps or opportunities that are articulated through quantitative measures. Lead on large programs & expected to lead activities to ensure that both the business outcomes of the project are achieved as well as the outcomes are aligned to our business strategy. Collaboratively break work into actionable stories, commit to delivering them within the sprint, and surface blockers, issues, and risks early so the team can adapt quickly. Lead discussions with stakeholders & subject matter experts as required to facilitate business outcomes to provide options, recommendations, and action plans to solve issues that impede progress. Define and complete critical documentation of all artifacts to meet project objectives. Structure content and narratives to effectively communicate learnings, findings, impacts, & next steps with subject business or project stakeholders that facilitates data driven decisions to be made. Use deep understanding of Microsoft Office tools, Diagramming Software (e.g. Lucid, Visio, etc.), and/or other appropriate technical tools in review of Banking processes, functions, or organizational models within a specific domain or functional area utilizing critical thinking skills and strong communication skills to develop clear and concise narratives or communications. Leverage Risk Management experience from a large financial institution subject to heightened standards, specifically in risk, compliance, or corporate governance. Function as the Subject Matter Expert for Corporate Trust systems, providing guidance on design, configuration, and process improvements. Translate business needs into detailed system requirements, user stories with detailed acceptance criteria, and technical documentation to support effective development and testing. Leverage collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO) and Confluence for workstream management and stakeholder communication. Continuously seek opportunities to improve solution delivery practices and tools within the digital banking team. What you'll need: 10+ years of related experience. Bachelor's degree in related field required. Previous leadership experience preferred. Advanced to expert knowledge of general Financial Services or Banking is preferred. Advanced to expert knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices. Expert in process and data analysis within multiple domains or functional areas with deep critical thinking skills. Experience working as a SME across several domains or functional areas. Proven ability to translate complex business needs into comprehensive system requirements and articulate application configurations that meet both operational and regulatory standards. Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, including adapting to evolving requirements and supporting iterative development cycles. Experience collaborating with engineers and QA team members to ensure end-to-end quality, integration and automation. Advanced speaking and writing communication skills. Occasional travel required. 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. 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