Contract Management (Hybrid, Remote)

Emprise Bank; Wichita (KS); Remote; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Management professional to lead high-value contract negotiations and lifecycle management. This pivotal role involves advising stakeholders on contractual risks, ensuring compliance with banking regulations, and fostering collaboration across multiple departments. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in contract management, particularly within the banking or fintech sectors, and will thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Join a company that values integrity and offers opportunities for professional growth while making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Community involvement

Culture of integrity and passion

Shift differential pay for bilingual candidates

Qualifications

• 10+ years in contract management roles, preferably in banking or fintech.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial, technology, and vendor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contract management strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle activities including drafting and negotiation.

Skills

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Legal or commercial certifications (e.g., IACCM, CIPS)

Job description

At Emprise Bank, everything we do is focused on empowering people to thrive. We proudly work to provide an extraordinary customer experience to help our customers achieve their goals.

The Contract Management position plays a pivotal role in managing high-value, complex contracts and ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory frameworks, and risk management protocols. This position is responsible for contract strategy & planning, contract lifecycle management, stakeholder management, risk and compliance oversight, and function oversight and governance.

This position is eligible for a Hybrid schedule in Wichita, KS and surrounding areas. Remote in South Dakota, Utah, Oklahoma, Missouri, Louisiana, and Nebraska.

A successful candidate will have :

• Proven track record of managing high-value and complex agreements.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• An understanding of and commitment to our values
• Attitude and aptitude to engage in continuous development

Essential functions of the role :

Develop and implement contract management strategies aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

• Advise stakeholders on contractual risks, structuring, and negotiation approaches.
• Contract Lifecycle Management

Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle activities including drafting, negotiation, execution, renewal, and termination.

• Maintain contract repository and ensure version control, compliance tracking, and audit readiness.
• Stakeholder Management

Act as a strategic partner to legal, procurement, technology, finance, and business teams to support contract needs.

• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring contract compliance and performance.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight

Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring adherence to internal policies, banking regulations, and industry best practices.

• Ensure all contracts meet regulatory, legal, and data privacy obligations.
• Functional Oversight & Governance

Develop functional standards and processes related to the contracting lifecycle and drive continuous improvement of contract templates, workflows, and governance frameworks.

• Lead training initiatives and promote awareness of contract management best practices across the organization.

Other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility of the job.

Requirements

• 10+ years in contract management roles. Experience within the banking, financial services, embedded finance, or fintech sectors a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field. Legal or commercial certifications (e.g., IACCM, CIPS) are a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial, technology, and vendor contracts.
• Understanding of banking regulations, risk, and compliance issues.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, Emprise offers professional growth, a rewarding and challenging environment, opportunities to be involved in our communities, and a culture of integrity, passion, and success. We also offer shift differential pay for bilingual candidates!

At Emprise Bank, empowering people to thrive means having an all-inclusive culture that honors our commitment to all dimensions of diversity in our workforce and embraces inclusion of all people. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please visit our website at www.emprisebank.com.

Emprise Bank is an EEO / AA / ADA / Veteran Employer / Member FDIC / Drug Free Workplace.

Emprise Bank participates in E-Verify and will provide your Form-I 9 to the federal government to confirm authorization to work in the United States.