Director of Risk and Compliance - Partner Banking

Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner Risk Oversight
• Serve as the day-to-day risk and compliance authority for the Partner Banking Division
• Support sound decision-making across all program activities
• Evaluate new products, program changes, and growth initiatives against the Board-established risk appetite
• Prepare partner risk assessments, performance reports, and exam- and audit-ready materials
• Develop and deliver remediation recommendations for partner activities
• Risk Advisory & Decision Support
• Act as a collaborative decision-making partner for partnership initiatives
• Advising the Division President and cross-functional teams on regulatory requirements and risk implications
• Challenge business decisions constructively
• Escalate material risks to the Partner Banking Committee with clear decision frameworks and recommended actions
• Conduct Division-wide risk assessments on a regular cadence
• Controls, Policies & Technology
• Create, maintain, and enhance policies and procedures in accordance with the Bank's governance framework
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements to risk technology platforms and tools
• Perform quality assurance and quality control activities
• Collaboration & External Relationships
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors, and examiners relating to the Partner Banking Division
• Work cross-functionally with Financial Crimes, Technology, and other internal teams
• Engage directly with Partners to educate, elevate, and strengthen their compliance programs
• Participate in relevant internal committees

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
• Bachelors degree in business, finance and banking, or similar; or commensurate experience
• 3–5 years of experience in fintech, sponsor banking, payments, vertical SaaS, or digital banking strongly preferred
• Broad exposure across risk domains, with emphasis on: Compliance (particularly in B2B relationships), Financial Crimes, and Third-Party Risk Management
• Demonstrated experience in a role that required balancing regulatory rigor with business enablement
• Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
• Alignment with Core Bank’s Purpose, Vision, and Values
• Strong analytical and data skills
• Familiarity with applicable regulations, including BSA/AML, GLBA, FFIEC guidance, and consumer protection frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative — able to work effectively across teams and with external partners without formal authority
• Agile and nimble — comfortable operating in an evolving environment and pivoting when the business needs demand it
• Strategic thinker with the ability to zoom in on operational details and zoom out to the broader risk picture

Core Bank is an equal opportunity employer.