Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Figure
Job overview
The Third Party Risk Operations Manager at Figure leads vendor management and contract operations within the Legal and Compliance department, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing vendor management policies, overseeing the vendor lifecycle, conducting audits, managing legal processes and contracts, coordinating with internal teams, maintaining documentation, monitoring compliance, reporting to senior management, and supervising one direct report.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $114,400-$143,000 per year with a 25% annual bonus target paid quarterly, equity stock options, comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with employer-paid premiums on select plans, 401k, life and disability insurance, paid holidays and PTO, family leave, and continuing education reimbursement.
Experience and skills
Requires 10+ years in vendor management or similar financial services roles, a bachelor's degree, compliance certification preferred, strong knowledge of financial regulations, experience managing various vendor and contract types, due diligence and audit skills, excellent communication, analytical abilities, and leadership experience.
Career development
The role includes supervising and guiding a direct report, implying opportunities for leadership development and involvement in regulatory and industry developments to enhance the program.
Work environment and culture
Figure fosters a creative, team-oriented, supportive, innovative, collaborative, and curious environment focused on problem-solving and continuous learning.
Company information
Figure is a financial technology firm and the #1 non-bank HELOC lender in the US, valued over $1B, focused on maximizing homeownership value through innovative financial products.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Legal and Compliance department supporting Financial Crimes and Risk Management, managing one direct report and collaborating with multiple internal stakeholders.
Job location and travel
The position may be based in San Francisco, Charlotte, New York, or Reno with infrequent in-office attendance expected.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work at a high-growth fintech unicorn with a focus on regulatory compliance and vendor risk management in a dynamic environment.
Company overview
Figure is a financial technology company that leverages blockchain technology to offer a range of services including home equity lines of credit (HELOC), mortgage refinancing, and personal loans. Founded in 2018 by Mike Cagney, the company aims to streamline and modernize the lending process through its proprietary Provenance blockchain platform. Figure generates revenue by charging interest on loans and fees for its financial services. The company has rapidly grown, securing significant funding and forming partnerships with major financial institutions to expand its blockchain applications in the financial sector.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize extensive vendor management experience, especially within financial services, highlighting oversight of the entire vendor lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding and compliance monitoring.
Focus on showcasing knowledge of relevant financial regulations such as CFPB, FFIEC, GLBA, CCPA, OFAC, and Fair Lending laws, along with experience managing contracts and legal process requests aligned with company policies.
Apply through multiple channels including Figure's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of selection for the Third Party Risk Operations Manager role.
Connect with professionals in Figure’s Legal, Compliance, and Financial Crimes divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent regulatory changes impacting fintech or asking about how their vendor risk programs have evolved during rapid growth phases.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords like 'vendor management,' 'risk-based vendor program,' 'contract lifecycle management,' 'financial regulations compliance,' and 'due diligence audits' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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