Sr. Contracts Manager

Description

• Lead and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) process including drafting RFP, reviewing vendor proposals and facilitating vendor selection
• Draft and review contracts and agreements within specified timelines and in alignment with First Tech standards, leading contract negotiations as required
• Draft and negotiate contractual provisions, including risk allocation, indemnification, business terms and limitations of liability, collaborating with leadership or internal counsel as appropriate
• Assist in management of contract repository, ensuring consistency and best practices are followed
• Ensure contracting policies, processes and practices are current and in alignment with industry best practices and First Tech standards
• Manage contract renewals, amending and/or extending contracts as required
• Partnering with business units to ensure vendor compliance with existing contract terms and conditions, escalating to leadership as appropriate
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing contract guidance to other business units
• Mentor Contract Managers and other team members on a day to day basis

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements
• Familiarity with the financial services industry, terminology, products and services is preferred
• Solid grasp of governance, privacy and security laws, risk management and compliance principles relevant to third party suppliers
• Familiarity with financial industry laws and regulations is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to effectively resolve issues
• Proven sound judgment, work ethic, and professional integrity with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously, to manage time effectively and prioritize work appropriately to meet deadlines
• Exceptional business communication skills; able to write/speak clearly and professionally for a variety of audiences
• Ability to successfully lead negotiations
• Ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive team relationships
• Familiarity with contract management or ERP software is preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K matching up to 5% per pay period
• Paid Time Off: You’ll accrue up to 15 vacation days in your first year. In addition, you’ll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)