Contract Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle for intricate agreements related to financial institutions, such as vendor contracts, MSAs, SaaS, SOWs, NDAs, amendments, renewals, and terminations.

• Evaluate, revise, and negotiate contract terms pertaining to business conditions and service standards.

• Ensure that contracts adhere to regulatory requirements for financial institutions and comply with internal policies regarding third-party risk management.

• Collaborate closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Information Security, Procurement, and business stakeholders to evaluate and minimize contractual risks.

• Recognize non-standard terms and escalate higher-risk matters as necessary.

• Keep precise records of contracts and workflows within a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system.

• Monitor essential contract obligations, renewal dates, and termination rights to gather important data.

• Assist in the creation and organization of clause libraries and negotiation playbooks.

• Offer guidance to stakeholders on contract requirements, policies, and regulatory expectations.

• Aid in ongoing process improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• At least 5 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or legal operations within a financial institution or fintech company.

• In-depth knowledge of contracting requirements, including third-party and vendor risk management.

• Proven track record of independently negotiating and finalizing complex vendor agreements.

• Outstanding attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a completely remote work setting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.

• Experience supporting regulatory frameworks for financial institutions (e.g., OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve) is preferred.

• Familiarity with GLBA, data privacy regulations, SOC reports, business continuity planning, and information security standards.

• Experience in negotiating agreements with core financial institution providers, technology vendors, and professional services firms.

• Demonstrated capability to synthesize, organize, and manage extensive volumes of contractual and operational data for future reference and dissemination.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentive programs, and 401k matching.

• Unlimited time off along with 11 paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans with FSA or HSA options.

• Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the communities we serve.

• Paid remote work expenses.

• Career development, training, continuous learning, and employee recognition.

• Team engagement events and activities.

• A culture centered around growth and continuous improvement.