Huntington National Bank · 10 hours ago
API Standards & Compliance Lead
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expHuntington National Bank is seeking an API Standards & Compliance Lead to define, implement, and enforce API governance frameworks across the enterprise. This strategic role involves establishing API design standards and compliance policies while collaborating with various teams to advance an API-first strategy and ensure seamless integration.
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Responsibilities
Define and maintain enterprise-wide API design and governance policies aligned with architecture principles and industry standards (OpenAPI, REST, GraphQL)
Establish naming conventions, versioning guidelines, backward compatibility expectations, deprecation/retirement policies, and documentation standards
Run the API Governance Board (reviews, approvals, waivers) and maintain the governance operating model and RACI
Author and maintain reference architecture, standards playbooks, and reusable policy templates
Design and oversee API onboarding workflows via the Developer Portal, ensuring proper documentation, cataloging, and discoverability
Define governance processes integrated with Apigee X for publishing, runtime policies (e.g., quotas, rate limiting), and analytics
Ensure consistent use of API products, proxies, and catalogs; promote high-quality API definitions and reusability
Implement governance for security patterns (OAuth2, JWT, JWKS, mTLS) using Apigee X and Ping Identity
Align APIs to regulatory requirements (e.g., Open Banking, PSD2, HIPAA, GDPR) and enterprise security standards
Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Security Engineering to define control objectives, evidence, and auditability (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
Collaborate with the API Gateway and DevEx teams to optimize portal usability, API discoverability, and policy adoption
Provide training, guidance, and office hours on governance best practices and standards for internal teams
Create artifacts (cheat sheets, checklists, sample OpenAPI specs, policy catalogs) that accelerate compliant delivery
Define and track governance KPIs (e.g., % APIs compliant, time-to-approve, policy adoption rates, security defect trends)
Use Apigee Analytics and GCP monitoring to identify gaps and refine standards based on data insights and evolving business needs
Conduct periodic maturity assessments; publish roadmaps and quarterly updates to stakeholders
Establish controls and evidence for audits (design-time and runtime), including conformity checks against policy and standards
Coordinate remediation plans for non-compliant APIs; manage waivers/exceptions with clear time-bound conditions
Partner with platform teams to integrate policy-as-code checks (linting, contract validation, auth enforcement) into CI/CD
Evaluate governance tooling (spec linters, catalog quality checks, portal workflows) to automate compliance wherever feasible
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in CS OR equivalent experience
7+ years in IT with strong API design, development, and governance experience
5+ years in API governance or platform leadership roles
Deep familiarity with OpenAPI/Swagger, REST fundamentals, GraphQL design considerations, and API lifecycle management
Hands-on experience with security standards (OAuth2, JWT, JWKS, mTLS) and regulatory frameworks (Open Banking/PSD2, HIPAA, GDPR)
Experience with Apigee X on GCP (or similar API management platforms like Kong, MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway, Azure APIM) from a governance/architecture perspective
Demonstrated ability to write clear policies, standards, and procedures; facilitate governance forums; drive alignment across stakeholders
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and change management skills
Preferred
10+ years in IT with strong API design, development, and governance experience
GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect); Apigee certifications a plus
Experience with Ping Identity integration and enterprise IAM
Familiarity with GCP services (Cloud Armor, IAM, VPC networking) and platform security controls
Background in DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, and policy-as-code for API compliance
Experience improving API portals, catalogs, and developer experience, including analytics-driven enhancements
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid leave programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Huntington National Bank
Huntington National Bank offers consumer, small business, and commercial banking, mortgages, wealth, and insurance services. It is a sub-organization of Huntington Distribution Finance.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75BKey Investors
FHLB Cincinnati
2026-01-17Grant
2024-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Donnell White
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