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BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles with one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Banc of California (the “bank”). Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks focused on providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses. Banc of California offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services, with full-service branches throughout California and Denver, Colorado, as well as full-stack payment processing solutions through its subsidiary, Deepstack Technologies. The bank is committed to its local communities by supporting organizations that provide financial literacy and job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more.

At Banc of California, our success is driven by our people, and we take pride in fostering an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We embrace a culture of empowerment, progressive thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit, ensuring our team members have an opportunity to make an impact and play an important role in the future of Banc of California. Our core values – Entrepreneurialism, Operational Excellence, and Superior Analytics – empower us in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace. We are committed to supporting your growth and well-being with comprehensive benefits, career development programs, a variety of employee resource groups, and more. TOGETHER WE WIN®

THE OPPORTUNITY

The AVP, IT SOX role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing an organization’s IT SOX general control framework to ensure alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The role involves planning, risk management, procedure and standard development, and collaboration with key stakeholders to drive compliance initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and security of the IT control environment. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

+ Collaborate with SOX process teams, external auditors, management, and other testing groups.

+ Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, develop actionable plans, and implement changes efficiently to enhance IT SOX processes.

+ Lead IT SOX walkthroughs with internal SOX team and external auditors.

+ Serve as primary contact for the Information Technology Department as a partner to engineers, business process owners, Information Security, SOX Department, and external auditors.

+ Track and testing status and testing results.

+ Work closely with engineers, business process owners, InfoSec, Internal Audit, external audit, and system owners to test and validate new software capabilities, programs, applications, and risk assessments.

+ Foster strong relationships with control owners, serving as a trusted advisor and providing guidance on IT compliance best practices.

+ Provide input and expertise on process, control and policy improvements.

+ Provide strategic direction and leadership for the IT governance function, ensuring alignment with the organization's long-term goals and objectives.

+ Influence and drive change across the organization to enhance IT governance practices and outcomes.

+ Lead and coordinate IT audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls and compliance with policies and regulations.

+ Lead efforts to address audit findings by developing and implementing corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks.

+ Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure comprehensive audit coverage and timely resolution of audit issues.

+ Develop and execute the IT governance strategy, aligning with the organization’s goals and regulatory requirements.

+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives for IT governance processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement by providing training and guidance on IT governance principles and encouraging feedback from stakeholders.

+ Monitor and maintain IT governance processes to ensure they are functioning effectively and efficiently.

+ Lead recurring processes to maintain IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance and risk management.

+ Assist in preparing and presenting reports to senior leadership and boards on governance, risk, and compliance activities.

+ Stay updated on emerging technologies and regulatory changes that impact IT governance.

+ Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accept responsibility for own actions.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.

+ Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values.

+ Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.

+ Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

+ Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

+ 3-5+ years of experience in IT governance, risk management, and/or compliance.

+ Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, NIST, ISO 27001).

+ Experience with regulatory compliance (GDPR, SOX, HIPAA) and IT audits.

+ Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

+ Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, CGEIT, or CRISC are highly desirable.

+ Proven experience in a senior level role within IT governance, risk management, or compliance.

+ Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across the organization.

+ Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.

+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to manage and mentor a high-performing team is preferred.

HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU

+ **Financial Security:** You will be eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.

+ **Health & Well-Being:** We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

+ **Building & Supporting Your Family:** Banc of California partners with providers that offeradoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.

+ **Paid Time Away:** Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.

+ **Career Growth Opportunities:** To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.

SALARY RANGE

The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors.

Banc of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), race, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PacWest Bancorp and its affiliates are fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. We take pride in building a workplace culture where all employees feel supported and respected, and have equal access to career and development opportunities without regard to race, religion/creed, color, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.