Edward Wanyandeh

Edward Wanyandeh is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in credit and underwriting, currently serving as VP of C&I Underwriting (Middle Market) at Western Alliance Bank since April 2019. Prior to this role, Edward held the position of VP of Credit Administration in Business Banking at Wintrust Bank Chicago from July 2017 to February 2019 and worked as a Credit Manager for Healthcare and IT Equipment Leasing at CHG-MERIDIAN from August 2015 to December 2016, where responsibilities included underwriting significant lease requests and managing a large portfolio. Edward's career began at First Midwest Bank as a Business Banking Underwriter III, focusing on various loan requests. Edward holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Marquette University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance from Bradley University.