Confidential
Vice President, Operations and Third Party Risk Management
Confidential, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90001
Vice President, Operations and Third Party Risk Management
About the Company
Prominent community bank
Industry Banking
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is in search of a VP, Operations and Third Party Risk Manager to play a key role in the oversight and enhancement of operational processes and systems within the Payments & Fintech Partnerships division. The successful candidate will be the first line of defense for vendor, merchant, and program manager due diligence, ensuring regulatory, contractual, and procedural compliance. This pivotal position involves working closely with AML and PFP Compliance teams, driving continuous process improvements, and providing direct management and leadership for the Operations team. The role also includes mentoring and developing team members, as well as building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders across various functions.
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years' operations and due diligence experience at a Sponsor Bank, with a preference for those with a background in acquiring, issuing, third-party payment processing, and fintech. Extensive experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance is essential, and recent experience with card issuing, acquiring, and fintech relationships is highly valued. The role requires a proven track record in leadership, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skill set, and the ability to thrive at the intersection of business operations, product, data, compliance, and technology.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance Operations
About the Company
Prominent community bank
Industry Banking
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is in search of a VP, Operations and Third Party Risk Manager to play a key role in the oversight and enhancement of operational processes and systems within the Payments & Fintech Partnerships division. The successful candidate will be the first line of defense for vendor, merchant, and program manager due diligence, ensuring regulatory, contractual, and procedural compliance. This pivotal position involves working closely with AML and PFP Compliance teams, driving continuous process improvements, and providing direct management and leadership for the Operations team. The role also includes mentoring and developing team members, as well as building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders across various functions.
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years' operations and due diligence experience at a Sponsor Bank, with a preference for those with a background in acquiring, issuing, third-party payment processing, and fintech. Extensive experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance is essential, and recent experience with card issuing, acquiring, and fintech relationships is highly valued. The role requires a proven track record in leadership, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skill set, and the ability to thrive at the intersection of business operations, product, data, compliance, and technology.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance Operations