Nick Wanat has served as Chief Audit Executive of Western Alliance Bancorporation since 2018, reporting to the Audit Committee of the Western Alliance Board of Directors.
Mr. Wanat previously was Senior Vice President and Controller for Western Alliance Bank for five years. In this role, he was responsible for all day-to-day operations and staff of the accounting department, where he implemented key strategies to streamline processes and improve financial reporting.
Prior to joining Western Alliance, Mr. Wanat held increasingly senior positions over nine years with KPMG, working in both Chicago and London to direct audits for global financial companies.
With a longtime commitment to Junior Achievement, Mr. Wanat serves on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of Arizona and is Chairperson of the Finance Committee. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Ohio and a Master of Accounting Science degree from Northern Illinois University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the AICPA.
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a leading national bank for business that puts customers first, delivering tailored business banking solutions and consumer products backed by outstanding, personalized service and specific expertise in more than 30 industries and sectors. With $90 billion in assets and offices nationwide, Western Alliance excels at helping businesses of all sizes capitalize on their opportunities to solve today and succeed tomorrow. Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that continue to be part of the company’s heritage. Western Alliance has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. In 2024, Western Alliance Bancorporation again was #1 for Best CEO, Best CFO and Best Company Board of Directors on Extel’s All-America Executive Team Midcap Banks list.