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Western Alliance Bank Company Culture
Western Alliance Bank Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Western Alliance Bank's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
AEnvironment
B+Leadership
BOutlook
BExecutive Team
BWestern Alliance Bank CEO
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Kenneth A. Vecchione
78 /100
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Diversity at Western Alliance Bank
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
15
Western Alliance Bank employees are 15% more likely to recommend Western Alliance Bank as a great place to work
| 45% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 30% | Detractors |
Working at Western Alliance Bank
Working at Western Alliance Bank is rated average by 31 employees, across various culture dimensions. Western Alliance Bank employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Leadership categories, putting Western Alliance Bank’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Western Alliance Bank was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Western Alliance Bank
B
Overall Company Culture at Western Alliance Bank is rated B
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Western Alliance Bank ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 4 Western Alliance Bank employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Western Alliance Bank improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
Positive Reviews From Western Alliance Bank Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?allowing staff to interact in an unprofessional manner. Poor leadership, unfair practices, and the exercise of favoritism. No truly listening. Focus is pushing just to look good rather than solve the issue. Try to become a member of the pack; it will be good, but it might not be good for the bank.
Constructive Feedback From Western Alliance Bank Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Middle management only focuses on looking good to the top management. The culture to prioritize those pieces, leaving the urgent or outstanding things unattended, that impacts customer satisfaction.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Benefits are mediocre. Minimal raises, especially for promotions, but will pay top dollar for new talent.
Western Alliance Bank Company Information
Western Alliance Bank Mission, Vision & Values
Western Alliance Bank Mission & Values
To help our customers succeed.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.westernalliancebancorp.com |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | WAL |
Western Alliance Bank Competitors
Western Alliance Bank competitors include JPMorgan Chase & Co. Western Alliance Bank ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Western Alliance Bank compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Western Alliance Bank Employees
Western Alliance Bank has 1250 employees. 31 employees at Western Alliance Bank have reviewed Western Alliance Bank across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 31 Western Alliance Bank employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Western Alliance Bank are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Western Alliance Bank, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Western Alliance Bank are generally satisfied with their team. 31 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Western Alliance Bank are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Western Alliance Bank believe the environment at Western Alliance Bank is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Western Alliance Bank is moderate. About 77% of the employees at Western Alliance Bank work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Western Alliance Bank are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Western Alliance Bank - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Western Alliance Bank KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Western Alliance Bank's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Western Alliance Bank employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Western Alliance Bank CEO & Leadership
Western Alliance Bank CEO - Kenneth A. Vecchione
78 /100
Western Alliance Bank’s CEO Kenneth A. Vecchione started in this role in 2013. Kenneth’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Western Alliance Bank’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. Compared to Western Alliance Bank’s competitors, Kenneth A. Vecchione ranks right above JPMorgan Chase & Co CEO Jamie Dimon. Under A. Vecchione’s leadership, Western Alliance Bank employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Leadership. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Western Alliance Bank could stand to see real improvement.
Western Alliance Bank Leadership
The Western Alliance Bank Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Kenneth A. Vecchione, President & Director Kenneth Vecchione, and Executive VP & CFO Dale Gibbons
Kenneth A. Vecchione CEO / President
Kenneth A. Vecchione serves as the CEO / President of Western Alliance Bank.
Kenneth Vecchione President & Director
Kenneth A. Vecchione is President of Western Allianc Bancorporation, one of the top-performing banking companies in the... read more
Dale Gibbons Executive VP & CFO
Dale M. Gibbons has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Western Alliance Bancorporation... read more
Merrill Wall Chief Administrative Officer & EVP
Mr. Merrill S. Wall has been the Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President at Western Alliance... read more
Daniel P. Myers Executive Vice President of Northern California Administration
Mr. Daniel P. Myers, also known as Dan, has been an Executive Vice President of Northern California Administration at... read more
Craig Huntington President of Alliance Association Bank
Mr. Craig Huntington serves as President of Alliance Association Bank at Western Alliance Bank. Mr. Huntington served as... read more
John Guedry Executive Vice President of Southern Nevada Administration
Mr. John Guedry has been an Executive Vice President of Southern Nevada Administration at Western Alliance... read more
Robyn Young Senior VP and Director of Marketing & Communications
Robyn Young serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing & Communications at Western Alliance Bank and... read more
Western Alliance Bank Salaries
How much does Western Alliance Bank pay?
How much do people at Western Alliance Bank get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Western Alliance Bank is $111,782, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,481, or $56 per hour.
At Western Alliance Bank, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $178,166 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,402 annually. Average Western Alliance Bank salaries by department include: Communications at $83,145, Operations at $86,129, HR at $99,982, and Design at $97,737. Half of Western Alliance Bank salaries are above $116,481.
16 employees at Western Alliance Bank rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 47 ratings) while 15 employees at Western Alliance Bank rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $162k | $162k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $246k | $246k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $290k | $290k | 100th Percentile |
$111,782*
Average Compensation
$116,481*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Western Alliance Bank Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Western Alliance Bank
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Western Alliance Bank across various culture dimensions.
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Western Alliance Bank Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Western Alliance Bank PTO
Western Alliance Bank's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Western Alliance Bank's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Western Alliance Bank
Who is the CEO of Western Alliance Bank?
Western Alliance Bank CEO is Kenneth A. Vecchione, their score by employees is 78
What is Western Alliance Bank eNPS?
The eNPS for Western Alliance Bank is 15
What is Western Alliance Bank revenue?
Western Alliance Bank revenue is $813M
What is the salary for Project Manager in Western Alliance Bank?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 102k
What are the salaries in the Communications in Western Alliance Bank?
The average salaries for Communications in Western Alliance Bank is 83k
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