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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 Vice President, Software Development Governance & Compliance is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the governance of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) across the enterprise. This role ensures that all software development and delivery practices align with regulatory requirements, internal policies, risk management frameworks, and industry best practices. The role will lead cross-functional teams to implement and maintain robust governance structures, tools, and processes that support secure, compliant, and efficient software delivery. 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

+ **SDLC Governance & Oversight**

+ Define and maintain enterprise-wide SDLC governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.

+ Ensure consistent application of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps) across all technology teams.

+ Monitor adherence to SDLC processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

+ **Risk & Compliance Management**

+ Collaborate with Risk, Audit, and Compliance teams to ensure development practices meet regulatory and internal control requirements (e.g., SOX, FFIEC, GLBA).

+ Lead risk assessments and control testing related to software development and deployment.

+ Develop and maintain policies and procedures to mitigate technology and operational risks.

+ **DevOps & Tooling Strategy**

+ Oversee the selection, implementation, and governance of DevOps tools and platforms (CI/CD, code repositories, testing frameworks).

+ Ensure integration of security (DevSecOps) and compliance controls into the development pipeline.

+ Promote automation and standardization across environments to enhance delivery speed and quality.

+ **Policy & Procedure Management**

+ Own and update SDLC-related policies, procedures, and documentation.

+ Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data governance, and cybersecurity standards.

+ Facilitate training and awareness programs for developers and stakeholders on SDLC governance.

+ **Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership**

+ Partner with senior technology leaders, business units, and control functions to align SDLC governance with strategic objectives.

+ Lead governance forums and working groups to review metrics, issues, and improvement opportunities.

+ Provide executive-level reporting on SDLC compliance, risk posture, and performance. Involved with interviewing and hiring decisions.

+ Prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, goal planning, and counselings.

+ Manage, support, coach and train staff.

+ 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 Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

+ 10+ years of experience in software development, technology governance, or IT risk management.

+ Proven leadership in managing SDLC frameworks, DevOps practices, and compliance programs.

+ Strong understanding of regulatory requirements impacting financial services (e.g., OCC, FFIEC, SOX).

+ Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid development methodologies.

+ Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, SonarQube, Veracode, and ServiceNow.

+ Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

+ Preferred:

+ Master’s degree.

+ PMP or equivalent.

+ Agile or Scrum certifications.

+ ITIL or COBIT certification.

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.