Column

Partner Diligence

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, FintechIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (with occasional travel to San Francisco)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Not specified

Column is a financial technology company building a bank and software company to simplify the banking supply chain for builders and developers. The Partner Diligence team is responsible for managing the diligence, risk assessment, control review, approval, and onboarding of Column’s fintech partners. This role offers the opportunity to influence the Bank’s strategic direction and contribute to a safer, more transparent banking supply chain.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of federal and state financial regulations.
  • Experience in regulatory compliance, particularly in fintech-banking partnerships.
  • Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with business, finance, risk leads, legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs in the execution of the Third-Party Risk Management Framework.
  • End-to-end ownership for the risk management of third-party partner onboarding, including risk identification, due diligence, risk assessment, and control review.
  • Conduct extensive diligence and review of prospective partners’ policies, procedures, customer agreements, TOS, audit reports, marketing materials, and disclosures.
  • Work closely with clients’/partners’ compliance teams to understand, evaluate, assess, and document their internal compliance controls.
  • Advise on applicable compliance matters.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified in the provided job description.

Company Information

  • Company: Column
  • Industry: Financial Technology (Fintech)
  • Mission: To simplify and fix the complex banking supply chain for builders and developers.
  • Description: Column is a bank and software company built from the ground up, offering technology-forward banking solutions.
  • Reporting to: Bank’s General Counsel, Chief Risk Officer.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance
Financial Regulations
Risk Assessment
Risk Mitigation
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Due Diligence
Compliance Controls

Column

API for managing financial transactions

About Column

Column offers an API that enables businesses to manage financial transactions such as ACH transfers, wire transfers, book transfers, and check issuance. The API allows companies to integrate these financial services directly into their systems, making transaction processing more efficient. Column differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on a transaction-based revenue model, charging fees based on the type and volume of transactions processed, which provides a clear and predictable pricing structure for clients. The goal of Column is to streamline financial operations for businesses, ensuring they can handle transactions seamlessly while generating consistent revenue through its service fees.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Brex's no-fee digital banking products could undercut Column's pricing model.
Brex's advanced security features may attract customers away from Column.
Dependency on Brex partnership poses risks if Brex's strategy changes.

Differentiation

Column offers a comprehensive API for seamless financial transaction processing.
The company provides a unique pricing model with transaction-based fees and monthly minimums.
Column's leadership team has extensive experience in both financial and tech sectors.

Upsides

Embedded finance trend expands Column's market reach and integration opportunities.
Banking-as-a-Service platforms align with Column's API-driven model, enhancing service offerings.
Growing demand for real-time payment processing boosts Column's competitive edge.

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