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Western Alliance Bank

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Beware, not a good choice if you're looking for teamwork or a long-term fit - IT Department Western Alliance Bank Employee Review

1.0
Jun 6, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

High performing company in banking, exceeds earnings targets, focused on growth and performance

Cons

No training permitted, extremely competitive with no loyalty given, unclear and competing strategies, major rifts between department teams

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Western Alliance Bank Response
8y
Thank you for your review. Yes, we are a high-performing organization and it’s because of the people who work here. We are proud to have again made the top 10 in the Forbes list of “Best Banks in America” – and we know we couldn’t accomplish this without great people. We’re sorry to hear you believe that training was an issue – in fact, we have substantial training and employee professional development resources and programs in place. From education reimbursement to budgets and programs for professional development and attendance at industry conferences, our bank invests in our people and many employees grow here and build positive, long-term careers. We’re sorry this wasn’t the case for you. We hope you have found a great employment fit elsewhere.

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5.0
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Pros

Set up fun intern activities

Cons

There are other internships with higher pay

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Western Alliance Bank Response
3w
Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re pleased to hear that you are enjoying the culture and activities you have been engaged with. Related to pay, Western Alliance regularly reviews its compensation program to ensure that it is competitive with our industry peers. We're pleased to hear that your internship experience is a positive one and you are enjoying being on the team. Thanks again for your review.
2.0
Jul 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits package; offices are new and often host fun events. Pockets of great teams and some people.

Cons

Leadership and management are too political and maintain too many sacred cows whether people or projects. You must understand this is not a culture that wants feedback or to hear the reality of a person in their clique or failure of a project - its is a YES-master and growth at all cost attitude or you WILL be managed out. Turnover is extremely high and those motivated to stay often just stick to their lane and keep their head down until an external opportunity presents itself. This dynamic will not suit a truly entrepreneurial / high-tech transformation they want to pursue. I have seen countless times people who should have been fired be given positions of leadership and continue to walk strong, young & senior, fresh talent out the door. Many previous colleagues who left the bank often refer to their experience as an abusive relationship.

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