VP, Data & Finance Technology Strategy

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company with over $34 billion in assets and the parent company of Banc of California. Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks, providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle market, and venture backed businesses. As the largest independent bank headquartered in California, the bank offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services through a network of full-service branches and regional offices, as well as through digital and nationwide capabilities.

The bank also provides full-service payment processing solutions to its clients and serves the Community Association Management industry nationwide through its technology forward platform, Smart Street™. Banc of California is committed to supporting its local communities through the Banc of California Charitable Foundation and by partnering with organizations that promote financial literacy, job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more.

At Banc of California, our success is powered by our people and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful results. We foster an environment where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, and accountability and operational excellence are expected. Our team members are empowered to take ownership, make informed decisions, and make a meaningful impact as the bank continues to grow and evolve. We are dedicated to supporting your growth and wellbeing through comprehensive benefits, robust development opportunities, and inclusive programs that enable you to perform at your best.

Together we win!

The VP, Data & Finance Technology Strategy position will serve as the operational leader for the Data & Finance Technology organization. This role will report to the SVP, Chief Data Officer, and be responsible for establishing and leading the organization’s operating model, translating strategic priorities into execution, and providing executive visibility into portfolio health, organizational performance, resource capacity, and technology investments.

As the operational partner to the SVP, Chief Data Officer, the role enables the organization to execute consistently by aligning strategy, governance, planning, delivery, financial management, and operational excellence, partnering closely with technology leaders to ensure work is prioritized, resourced, measurable, and aligned to enterprise objectives. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

• Partner with the SVP to develop and execute the strategic vision for Data & Finance Technology.
• Lead annual planning, quarterly business reviews, and strategic planning processes.
• Develop organizational objectives, key risk and performance indicators (KRIs/KPIs), and performance measures.
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives across Data and Finance Technology.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the SVP on organizational priorities and operational effectiveness.

• Own the governance framework for all technology initiatives across Data & Finance Technology.
• Establish and lead the enterprise demand intake and prioritization process.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to evaluate investment opportunities and organizational priorities.
• Maintain executive visibility into portfolio health, delivery status, dependencies, risks, and resource allocation.
• Ensure work aligns with strategic objectives and organizational capacity.

• Establish and continuously improve the Agile operating model across the organization.
• Govern portfolio execution through standardized planning, reporting, and performance management.
• Define Jira governance standards, workflows, reporting, and portfolio visibility.
• Partner with engineering and delivery leaders to improve predictability, transparency, and execution.
• Establish delivery KPIs including throughput, velocity, predictability, lead time, cycle time, and overall…