Strategic Banking Contracts Manager

RockBridge Search & Recruitment; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Roseville, CA, seeks a Contracts Manager to own the full lifecycle of banking and financial services agreements. You will partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Procurement, and Finance to ensure regulatory alignment and strategic value.

Strong negotiation and clarity in business terms are essential. With 5+ years in contracts management in regulated environments, you will shape how the bank contracts with vendors while maintaining governance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a business-, finance-, or legal-related field.
• 5+ years of contracts management experience in banking/regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of contract law, vendor agreements, and regulatory considerations in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and maintaining banking and financial services agreements.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Procurement, Finance, and business leaders to ensure regulatory alignment with internal policies.
• Explain contractual terms, risks, and obligations in practical business language to internal stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations with vendors and strategic partners to secure favorable terms while protecting the bank’s interests.
• Maintain organized contract repositories and ensure timely renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Identify contractual risks and proactively recommend compliant, efficient solutions balancing compliance and business needs.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and examinations with accurate contract documentation and insights.
• Continuously improve contract management processes, templates, and controls for consistency and scalability.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Legal Studies or related field

Job description

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in Roseville, CA, seeks a Contracts Manager to own the full lifecycle of banking and financial services agreements. You will partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Procurement, and Finance to ensure regulatory alignment and strategic value.

Strong negotiation and clarity in business terms are essential. With 5+ years in contracts management in regulated environments, you will shape how the bank contracts with vendors while maintaining governance and efficiency.