Bank Applications Manager - Northrim Building
About The Position
At Northrim Bank, our vision is to be Alaska’s premier bank and employer of choice. We are looking for professional and knowledgeable employees who take pride in their work. We believe in providing value for our customers and communities. Are you a strategic technology leader who thrives at the intersection of enterprise systems, operational excellence, and regulatory integrity? Do you enjoy transforming complex application environments into streamlined, high-performing platforms that support business growth? We’re looking for a Bank Applications Manager to lead the strategy, governance, and performance of our enterprise application ecosystem and centralized Help Desk. In this role, you’ll guide the technology that supports our teams, protects our systems, and keeps us ready for regulators and auditors. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive innovation, strengthen resilience, and ensure our technology platforms continue to support the future of banking.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for a degree.
- 8–10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise application management, IT service management, or technology operations
- 5+ years in banking technology, application support, or deposit systems
- 3+ years managing cross-functional technology teams
- Experience working within regulated financial institutions
- Expertise in enterprise application lifecycle management
- Experience supporting SOX IT General Controls
- Knowledge of FFIEC regulatory expectations
- Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills
- Advanced communication and leadership abilities
- The ability to translate complex technical issues into business solutions
- Technical familiarity with platforms such as: ServiceNow or Jira Service Management, Windows enterprise environments, Virtualization and enterprise security practices, SQL, scripting, or automation tools
Nice To Haves
- IT service delivery frameworks
- Enterprise application governance
- Vendor contract management
- Technology operations within compliance-driven environments
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ITIL v4 Foundation or higher
- Military technical experience may also be considered in place of traditional education or work history.
Responsibilities
- LEAD ENTERPRISE APPLICATION OPERATIONS
- BUILD A WORLD-CLASS SUPPORT EXPERIENCE
- ENSURE REGULATORY AND AUDIT READINESS
- DRIVE TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
- PARTNER ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION
- LEAD STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, including FSA (Flex Spending Account)
- Paid Time Off to include select paid holidays
- Retirement Benefits with generous 401K match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Education Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
