About the company
About Figure Figure is transforming the trillion dollar financial services industry using blockchain technology. In three short years, Figure has unveiled a series of fintech firsts using the Provenance blockchain for loan origination, equity management, private fund services, banking and payments sectors - bringing speed, efficiency and savings to both consumers and institutions. Today, Figure is one of less than a thousand companies considered a unicorn, globally. Our mission requires us to have a creative, team-oriented, and supportive environment where everyone can do their absolute best. The team is composed of driven, innovative, collaborative, and curious people who love architecting ground-breaking technologies. We value individuals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset to every task and will embrace our culture of innovation. Every day at Figure is a journey in continuous learning yet a daily focus on getting work done that makes a difference. Join a team of proven leaders who have already created billions of dollars in value in the FinTech space!
Job Summary
What You’ll Do
📍Develop and maintain policies and procedures to support a compliant, risk-based vendor management program 📍Lead all phases of the vendor lifecycle, including needs assessment, onboarding, due diligence, contract execution, monitoring, and offboarding 📍Evaluate vendor performance, conduct audits, and implement process improvements based on findings 📍Review and track legal process requests, ensuring appropriate business lines are informed and responsive 📍Ensure contracts are reviewed for legal conformity and executed in alignment with company policies 📍Coordinate across Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and business units to manage vendor approval workflows and ongoing oversight 📍Maintain documentation and record retention in line with regulatory requirements 📍Monitor contract obligations, modifications, and terminations for compliance and risk mitigation 📍Conduct periodic testing and assessments of vendors to ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards 📍Provide reporting and recommendations to senior management and the Board on program effectiveness and risk trends 📍Supervise one direct report, including setting expectations, reviewing performance, and providing guidance 📍Stay current with regulatory and industry developments to continuously enhance the program
What We Look For
📍10+ years of experience in vendor management or a similar role within the financial services industry 📍Bachelor’s degree required; compliance certification preferred 📍Strong knowledge of financial regulations including CFPB, FFIEC, GLBA, CCPA, OFAC, and Fair Lending laws 📍Experience managing a variety of vendor and contract types, including tech, lending, and outsourcing agreements 📍Proven ability to oversee contracts through their full lifecycle and align them with business objectives 📍Background in conducting due diligence, audits, and performance reviews for internal and external partners 📍Excellent communication skills, with a focus on clarity and efficiency using the BLUF method 📍Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and mitigate operational and compliance risks 📍Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and effectively lead a small team with one direct report
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