VP, First Line Risk And Compliance (Fintech)

TL;DR

VP, First Line Risk and Compliance (Fintech): Strengthening and operating the first line control environment for commercial lending activities with an accent on disciplined credit risk practices across the end-to-end lifecycle. Focus on embedding consistent credit standards, data quality, and control execution into day-to-day operations to ensure safe and sound growth.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Chevy Chase, MD (Hybrid: 4 days per week in-office)

Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a nationwide full-service bank and commercial lender focused on innovative personal banking and creative financing solutions for middle-market businesses.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary first line control leader for Commercial Lending Operations.
• Design and implement first line controls and monitoring routines focused on credit quality drivers.
• Partner with second line functions and audit to support control testing and regulatory exams.
• Lead issue identification, root cause analysis, and remediation planning for credit policy exceptions.
• Provide guidance to lending and operations teams on control execution and documentation standards.
• Prepare reporting and metrics on control performance for senior management and governance committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, or Risk Management preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial lending, banking operations, or risk management within a regulated financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of middle-market commercial lending products and banking regulations.
• Experience designing and implementing first line risk controls and monitoring programs.
• Ability to effectively partner with business leaders while maintaining independent risk judgment.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment with 4 days per week in-office in Chevy Chase, MD.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• 4 weeks PTO and 401k with company match.
• Hybrid work schedule (4 days per week in-office).
• Incentives for sustainable choices like solar panels and electric vehicles.
• Recognized as a Washington Post Top Workplace for four consecutive years.