Business Risk Manager, Third-Party Evaluation
Pathward, N.A.
| Company | Pathward, N.A. |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Remote |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 6 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere!
We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD, Scottsdale, AZ, Louisville, KY, Troy, MI, Franklin, TN, Easton, PA.
At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all. We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products.
We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success. We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our *HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve. About the Role:
The Business Risk Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of business risk and third-party evaluation activities. Role will assist with the implementation, development, and oversight of risk strategy, frameworks, and programs. Specializing in business and third-party risk, this role will consult with the business to ensure policies, practices, and standards are adhered to and risk is mitigated accordingly. Leads a team overseeing hiring, development, evaluation, coaching, and direction or responsibilities.
What You Will Do:
Leads and develops a team of professionals responsible for risk analysis, review, and reporting
Assesses risk position and communicates risk trends to senior leadership
Maintains and manages the business and third-party risk review pipeline
Oversees and reviews third-party evaluation and due diligence assessments and reporting
Assists and supports critical projects and initiatives to support the path to revenue
Maintains awareness and oversight of emerging risk trends
Proposes acceptable changes to policy, processes, and procedures in support of new product development
Responsible for supervision of others to include hiring, training, assigning, and directing work, establishing goals, evaluating performance, and resolving employee-related issues
Oversees partner and third-party due diligence, including financial, operations, compliance, and regulatory assessments
Executes on risk governance framework(s)
Serves as escalation point for risk and third-party evaluation, solutioning, and approval
Collaborates and builds relationships with other risks and line of business leaders to deliver on initiatives and establish trust with stakeholders
Develops, monitors, and reports on KPIs and KRIs for various internal measures
Proactively identifies gaps, roadblocks, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies that impact revenue initiatives and works to mitigate them
Represents business risk at the appropriate level across the organization
Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience.
5+ years of experience in a risk management role
Prior experience in Third-Party Risk Management
Merchant Acquiring Payment Solutions, Card Brand Rules, Direct-to-Debit, Payment Solutions, Sponsor Banking, Real-Time Payments, Consumer and Commercial Lending
Leadership
Innovation
Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
Outcome Driven
Planning and Organization
Empowering others
The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.
Salary range: $72,000 – $120,000
The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this role. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors which can include but are not limited to a candidate’s