Senior Partner Risk Officer

At Axiom Bank we encourage you to aim for the sky and leverage your expertise and passion to excel We are a growing dynamic organization this is an exciting time to get on board We believe in the value of promoting a healthy worklife balance and are committed to recognizing the role everyone plays in our ongoing success We offer the following benefits to our Full Time Employees 12 Paid HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off4 Match on our 401kMedical Dental and Vision Benefits100 Company Paid Life AD&D Insurance Short and Long Term Disability As Axiom Bank expands its BIN sponsorship program managing the risk of our external partners is critical The Partner Risk Specialist will handle the tactical execution of our third party oversight program focusing specifically on Independent Sales Organizations ISOs Payment Facilitators PayFacs and acquiring partners This role ensures all sponsored entities maintain robust operational controls and adhere to the Banks compliance standards Key Responsibilities Due Diligence Execution Perform initial and periodic due diligence on sponsored ISOs PayFacs and acquiring partnersRisk IDControl Assessment Identify inherent risk across the risk taxonomy and Evaluate ISO operational controls merchant underwriting practices and portfolio composition on a defined review cycleCompliance Monitoring Assess partner adherence to Bank policies card brand rules and applicable regulatory requirementsOversightGovernance Administration Maintain the Banks Partner risk and control register perform continual monitoring and oversight activities maintain review schedules findings remediation commitments documentation and oversight status tracking for all sponsored entitiesKPIKRI Monitoring Develop monitor and report on key Partner performance and risk indicatorsPartner and Exam Management Act as liaison with banking Partners in risk management oversight activities facilitate risk escalation discussions coordinate internal and external exam request and results deliveryIssue Management Escalate material findings control deficiencies or contractual compliance failures to the Senior Manager and support subsequent remediation trackingSupervision of Personnel NoneWorking Conditions This position is performed in a regular office work environment The position requires some physical activity in the maintenance of facilities and corporate office Able to lift over 10 lbs The incumbent will be expected to be able to work Monday through Friday; occasional evening and weekend work may be required Flexibility with work location and hours may be granted if circumstances permitWe will consider fully remote in the following states Alabama Florida California Georgia Illinois North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Tennessee Arizona Minnesota Arkansas Maryland Travel NoneQualifications Summary Education Bachelors degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experienceExperience 5 10 years of experience in a risk management role third party risk management TPRM ISOvendor oversight and regulatory compliance monitoringtestingoversight of financial servicesClear understanding and experience in implementing risk management frameworks in a BaaS banking environment andor merchant acquiring sponsor bankExperience evaluating operational controls compliance metrics and partner due diligence documentationDemonstrated background in ecommerce risk management and understanding new verticals such as Nutraceuticals AI High Risk Industries CBD Gambling etcKnowledge & Skills Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail for maintaining compliance logs and oversight registersFamiliarity with ISO sponsorship governance models and general card network rulesExcellent written communication skills for documenting assessment findings clearly and conciselyReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these tasks If you need an accommodation please contact us at hraxiombankingcom Axiom Bank does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of any protected status It is the policy of Axiom Bank to conduct background credit reference and drug screening tests as a condition of employment Drug Free Workplace EOEAAMinority Female Disabled Veteran Axiom Bank is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment or contractor opportunities Any resumes submitted without a valid contract will be considered the sole property of Axiom Bank and no fee will be paid