Banc of California · 2 weeks ago
VP, Software Development Governance & Compliance
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBanc of California is a premier relationship-based business bank focused on providing banking and treasury management services. The Vice President, Software Development Governance & Compliance is responsible for overseeing the governance of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) across the enterprise, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies while leading cross-functional teams to implement robust governance structures.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Define and maintain enterprise-wide SDLC governance frameworks, standards, and best practices
Ensure consistent application of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps) across all technology teams
Monitor adherence to SDLC processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with Risk, Audit, and Compliance teams to ensure development practices meet regulatory and internal control requirements (e.g., SOX, FFIEC, GLBA)
Lead risk assessments and control testing related to software development and deployment
Develop and maintain policies and procedures to mitigate technology and operational risks
Oversee the selection, implementation, and governance of DevOps tools and platforms (CI/CD, code repositories, testing frameworks)
Ensure integration of security (DevSecOps) and compliance controls into the development pipeline
Promote automation and standardization across environments to enhance delivery speed and quality
Own and update SDLC-related policies, procedures, and documentation
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data governance, and cybersecurity standards
Facilitate training and awareness programs for developers and stakeholders on SDLC governance
Partner with senior technology leaders, business units, and control functions to align SDLC governance with strategic objectives
Lead governance forums and working groups to review metrics, issues, and improvement opportunities
Provide executive-level reporting on SDLC compliance, risk posture, and performance
Involved with interviewing and hiring decisions
Prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, goal planning, and counselings
Manage, support, coach and train staff
Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accept responsibility for own actions
Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action
Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values
Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct
Performs other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
10+ years of experience in software development, technology governance, or IT risk management
Proven leadership in managing SDLC frameworks, DevOps practices, and compliance programs
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements impacting financial services (e.g., OCC, FFIEC, SOX)
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid development methodologies
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, SonarQube, Veracode, and ServiceNow
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills
Preferred
Master's degree
PMP or equivalent
Agile or Scrum certifications
ITIL or COBIT certification
Benefits
401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
Paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
Tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.
Company
Banc of California
Banc of California provides a full-service banking and home lending to individuals and their businesses and families.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20MKey Investors
Patriot Financial Partners
2013-12-05Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2002-08-23IPO
Leadership Team
Ken McMullen
Treasurer
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