VP, Risk Strategy and Transformation

BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREERBanc 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 OPPORTUNITY The VP, Risk Strategy and Transformation strengthens the execution, efficiency, and scalability of key enterprise risk management programs and processes. The role supports the Risk Appetite Program and enterprise risk assessments, leads operational excellence and process improvement initiatives, advances the automation of manual risk processes, and develops timely, accurate, and actionable risk reporting. This position partners across Risk, Technology, Data, and business functions to translate risk management requirements into sustainable processes, workflows, and reporting solutions that improve data quality, transparency, and decision-making while reducing manual effort.

The role leads and executes initiatives, coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, delivers measurable outcomes, and simplifies and standardizes Risk processes while maintaining effective governance, controls, auditability, and alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite and regulatory expectations. 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.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCERisk Appetite Program and Risk Assessments Support the ongoing administration and enhancement of the enterprise Risk Appetite Program, including metric governance, data collection, quality review, threshold monitoring, escalation, and management reporting.

Coordinate risk appetite reporting cycles and partner with metric owners to ensure results, commentary, remediation plans, and supporting information are complete, accurate, and timely.

Support the execution and continuous improvement of enterprise risk assessments, including planning, coordination, tracking, quality assurance, effective challenge support, data analysis, and reporting.

Analyze results to identify trends, concentrations, emerging risks, and matters requiring escalation or management attention.

Maintain clear procedures, controls, calendars, and documentation supporting consistent and sustainable program…