Early Warning®

Leading and delivering complex cross-organizational projects in financial technology, ensuring compliance, security, and timely delivery. | Minimum 10 years of experience managing large, complex projects in a technical or software environment, with familiarity in payments, cross-border systems, or blockchain technologies. | At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Overall Purpose This role will support initiatives involving cross-border payments and digital asset–enabled capabilities, ensuring delivery meets the scalability, security, and regulatory expectations required for emerging financial technologies. Responsible for leading and delivering complex business and technical projects, including project planning and execution spanning multiple CXO organizations, successfully partnering to define and deliver solutions and mechanisms that have a long-term beneficial impact on a product, company technology, or on engineering overall. Ensures project follows product and project methodologies and is completed on time, on budget, and in scope. Engage in cross-organizational business and/or technology influence during the full project lifecycle of large complex innovative programs aimed at improving the efficiency and lowering the cost of EWS products. Define high level technical requirements and design, works with engineering teams, product owners and/or business stakeholders to ensure projects are successful and meet business objectives while identifying risks and solving technical challenges. Essential Functions Own and manage multiple aspects of multiple interrelated project workstreams independently with multiple engineering team(s) across EWS to successfully deliver cross-functional projects from inception to completion that are of a high quality (e.g., secure, testable, maintainable, low-defects). Lead delivery of complex programs supporting cross-border payment flows and digital asset–enabled platforms, ensuring alignment across Product, Engineering, Risk, and Compliance teams. Coordinate technical and operational readiness for initiatives involving stablecoin or blockchain-based settlement capabilities, including regulatory and control requirements. Identify and mitigate risks specific to global payment infrastructure and digital asset integrations, ensuring secure and compliant implementation. Enforcing and improving EWS specific product and project lifecycle process from discovery to post deployment process in compliant with Audit, Risk and Compliance committee. Report on project tracking including results, metrics, test, and deployment management activities to stakeholders. Prepare detailed project plans for all phases of the project as well as status reporting regarding project and program milestones, success criteria, deliverables, dependencies, and risks to all stakeholders up to and including executive leadership. Monitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluate progress, proactively work with the project team to mitigate risks, and resolve issues as they arise. Define high level technical requirements and long-term design, work with technical leadership to drive end to end solutions, Oversee and influence technical decisions and provide technical insights to ensure alignment and quality delivery. Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks by developing contingency plans. Communicate ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all types of audiences including CXO and directs. You foster a constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues (build consensus). You collaborate successfully with customers, stakeholders, and engineering teams. Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and milestones. Optimizes cross-team processes that improve engineering team efficacy and delivery. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including technical specifications, project plans, and status reports. Own and manage multiple aspects of multiple interrelated project workstreams to ensure the overall project is resourced and budgeted appropriately and project timelines are maintained. Supports the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data. Minimum Qualifications Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in business and/or Computer Science or related field. Minimum of 10 years of related experience managing large complex projects in a technical or software development environment. Experience delivering projects within payments, cross-border financial systems, or other regulated distributed platforms; familiarity with digital asset or blockchain-enabled technologies. Strong technical background and experience working with engineering or development teams. Experience in financial institutions or similarly regulatory industries and/or software development processes with background in the data processing environment, application systems, and communication systems. Strong team player with ability to coach/mentor others. Effective relationship building and team collaboration skills leading diverse, cross-functional teams on one or more, complex projects simultaneously. Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with ability to tailor to varying audiences. Confidence and poise to present at all levels effectively. Highly engaged, self-starter with ability to balance achieving results and fostering collaboration. Proactive in identifying and driving process improvements within the organization driving efficiencies. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills. Played a significant role in the career development of others, actively mentoring and educating the larger community on best practices. Background and drug screen. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to international payments, stablecoin-enabled systems, or digital asset infrastructure in regulated environments. Agile / ScrumMaster certifications and/or related certifications. PMP, PRINC and/or related certifications. Lean Six Sigma or Project Management certification and/or related certifications. Demonstrated people leadership in business and technical environments. Physical Requirements Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. The base pay scale for this position in: Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $172,000 - $215,000. New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $206,000 - $258,000. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits. This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate’s education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes. Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses. 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility. Paid Time Off – Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day. 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work. And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process! Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Apply for open positions via Job Hub in your Workday Account. Early Warning Services® delivers innovative payment and risk solutions to financial institutions nationwide. For over 25 years, Early Warning has been a leader in technology that helps protect and advance the financial system. We serve a diverse network of approximately 2,500 financial institutions, government entities and payment companies. Our product solutions enable real-time funds availability for a variety of payment types through our payments network. Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. Early Warning Services® aims to make our recruitment process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or a special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please email recruiting@earlywarningservices.com for an assistance request. View supplemental EEO is the law poster Early Warning has developed and maintains a written AAP and upholds pay transparency nondiscrimination. E-Verify Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. As part of our hiring process, we electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify please visit Home | E-Verify. Privacy Notice Effective: May 2, 2025 This privacy notice is intended to inform California residents of the personal information we collect, how it’s used and disclosed, and the rights you have in regard to such information. Click below for the full privacy notice https://www.earlywarning.com/privacy-notice-employment-applicants

Lead and manage the organization's logging and security analytics infrastructure, including technical leadership, system design, incident response, and stakeholder collaboration. | Minimum 10 years in Splunk and security technology, leadership experience, strong technical skills in SIEM components, and ability to manage and mentor teams. | At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Overall Purpose The Sr. Manager, Splunk Engineering is pivotal in managing and advancing the organization's logging infrastructure, emphasizing proficiency in Splunk Enterprise and auxiliary logging systems. This role will work closely with stakeholders to gauge and fulfill needs, integrate data sources, and refine the logging for peak operational efficiency and compliance with security mandates. This position is defined by a blend of leadership and direct technical engagement, with expectations to not only guide but also actively partake in technical undertakings and team coordination. Essential Functions Mentors and manages the Splunk Engineering team and provides effective leadership to drive a highly engaged, high-performance team. Leads the risk and security organization staff to identify, document, architect and develop process efficiencies. Maintains an excellent understanding of standard roles, processes and tools utilized within an information security organization. Defines, leads, gathers, writes and formalizes process use-cases, functional, and non-functional requirements. Communicates and organizes stakeholders and customers within projects to build sustainable solutions with required capabilities. Leads, architects, and designs solutions based on project use cases and requirements. Leads both the strategic and tactical management of the Splunk Enterprise, Security & User Behavioral Analytic ecosystems, concentrating on data incorporation, system fine-tuning, capacity planning, security and system updates. Develops and manages effective monitoring, alerting, and reporting to uphold service level agreements and ensure visibility into system status, usage and security threats. Leads efforts to update platforms and apply patches, addressing vulnerabilities and adhering to supported standards. Collaborates with other information security departments to augment threat detection capabilities and bolster incident response actions. Leads incident management processes, including troubleshooting, resolving outages, and conducting breach investigations. Directly engages with end-users for requirements gathering, troubleshooting, and crafting Splunk queries, alerts, reports, and dashboards, ensuring hands-on involvement in technical tasks. Produces, updates, and verifies documentation accuracy and relevance for the logging environment. Works alongside auditors and fulfills regulatory standards, employing security tools to aid in compliance initiatives. Delivers metrics related to platform performance, capacity, and user management, involving direct analysis and refinement efforts. Ensures 24x7 operational readiness and swift incident response through participation in an on-call roster. Keeps abreast of the latest technologies, trends, and strategies in the field, applying best practices for logging and monitoring. Impacts the CSIRTS team to be able to respond to threats by creating, tuning and testing high fidelity rules for our SIEM platform Uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of detecting threats Supports the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data. The above job description is a summary of job responsibilities and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform tasks and other duties as assigned by their manager. Minimum Qualifications Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, Security, Engineering, or Math. Minimum 10 years of Splunk and/or information security technology experience. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, coach and guide Ability to work within a team environment and independently. Effective communication skills to speak and write for all technology experience levels. Effective interpersonal skills, able to comfortably present to peers, coworkers, and customers. Excellent experience in analyzing technical issues and making recommendations for corrective action. A propensity for continued development of skills though research and training. Expert in analyzing advanced technical issues and solving problems or making recommendations for corrective action. In-depth knowledge of SIEM components, data ingestion processes, and querying data. Demonstrated capability to steer projects, oversee daily tasks, and directly engage in technical duties. Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the competency to elucidate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Expert knowledge of network monitoring and network exploitation techniques. Expert experience in responding to malicious threats coming from various sources. Experience managing technical staff and direct reports. Background and drug screen Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in computer science, IT, Security, Engineering or Math. Subject matter expert within infrastructure, engineering, operations or application security technology domains. Splunk certifications Experience in cloud technologies Strong background in scripting (Bash, PERL, Python) and Unix/Linux system management. Experience with Splunk ES / UBA and various logging systems (syslog-ng/rsyslog, ELK, Filebeat, Kafka, Cribl, Fluentd, Graylog). Physical Requirements Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation. The base pay scale for this position in: Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $160,000 - $200,000. San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $192,000 - $240,000. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits. This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate’s education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes. Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses. 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility. Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day. 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work. And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process! Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. As part of our hiring process, we electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify please visit Home | E-Verify. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Apply for open positions via Job Hub in your Workday Account. Early Warning Services® delivers innovative payment and risk solutions to financial institutions nationwide. For over 25 years, Early Warning has been a leader in technology that helps protect and advance the financial system. We serve a diverse network of approximately 2,500 financial institutions, government entities and payment companies. Our product solutions enable real-time funds availability for a variety of payment types through our payments network. Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. Early Warning Services® aims to make our recruitment process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or a special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please email recruiting@earlywarningservices.com for an assistance request. View supplemental EEO is the law poster Early Warning has developed and maintains a written AAP and upholds pay transparency nondiscrimination. E-Verify Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. As part of our hiring process, we electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify please visit Home | E-Verify. Privacy Notice Effective: May 2, 2025 This privacy notice is intended to inform California residents of the personal information we collect, how it’s used and disclosed, and the rights you have in regard to such information. Click below for the full privacy notice https://www.earlywarning.com/privacy-notice-employment-applicants

Drive operational alignment, support strategic initiatives, and influence senior leadership decisions within the Payments and Identity Risk business. | Requires 5+ years of experience, familiarity with demand planning and resource allocation tools like Planview, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. | At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. The Business Operations Manager fulfills a critical role in the Payments and Identity Risk business by aggregating information and data for capacity management, quarterly and annual planning, and recurring customer engagement documentation. This role serves a key thought partner for the executive leadership of our business. Overall Purpose The Business Operations Manager role drives alignment, accelerates execution, and ensures unwavering focus on the highest-priority strategic initiatives. The role provides broad exposure to many senior leaders across the organization. As part of the Business Operations team, this role operates as an internal consultant, tackling high-impact strategic and operational initiatives that drive growth and efficiency. Essential Functions Fosters a culture of continuous improvements, financial prudence, and operational agility. Ensures operational excellence, contributing to the company’s strategic objectives and overall growth in a competitive environment. Tackles hard, ambiguous questions with rigor and independence, owning projects from problem definition to final recommendation. Drives strategic decisions by crisply diagnosing a problem space, evaluating potential strategic responses, and outlining coherent actions and key tradeoffs. Prepares business updates and assists in follow-up and resolution for specific projects and their impact on company-wide priorities. Partners closely with teams across functions to influence their direction and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Presents findings and recommendations to audiences at all levels, including senior leadership, in a clear and concise manner. Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data. Minimum Qualifications Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree. 5+ years of relevant experience. Experience with Planview or similar (Clarity, SPM, EPPM, etc.) with focus on demand planning, resource allocation, cost center management, and data hygiene. Strong hypothesis-driven problem solving using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Proven track record of collaboration, with experience working well across diverse teams and with external partne Curiosity about markets, competition, and strategy, including how companies build durable competitive advantages. Excellent storytelling and executive influence skills (written memos / slide presentations / verbal communications), with the ability to synthesize complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in consulting, especially in strategy or operations roles. Knowledge of the banking, payments, and/or fintech industry, with an understanding of market dynamics and industry trends. Physical Requirements Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire. The base pay scale for this position in: Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $104,000 - $130,000. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits. This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate’s education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes. Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses. 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility. Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day. 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work. And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process! Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. As part of our hiring process, we electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify please visit Home | E-Verify. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Apply for open positions via Job Hub in your Workday Account. Early Warning Services® delivers innovative payment and risk solutions to financial institutions nationwide. For over 25 years, Early Warning has been a leader in technology that helps protect and advance the financial system. We serve a diverse network of approximately 2,500 financial institutions, government entities and payment companies. Our product solutions enable real-time funds availability for a variety of payment types through our payments network. Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. Early Warning Services® aims to make our recruitment process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or a special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please email recruiting@earlywarningservices.com for an assistance request. View supplemental EEO is the law poster Early Warning has developed and maintains a written AAP and upholds pay transparency nondiscrimination. E-Verify Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. As part of our hiring process, we electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify please visit Home | E-Verify. Privacy Notice Effective: May 2, 2025 This privacy notice is intended to inform California residents of the personal information we collect, how it’s used and disclosed, and the rights you have in regard to such information. Click below for the full privacy notice https://www.earlywarning.com/privacy-notice-employment-applicants

Provide legal advice on payments, digital assets, blockchain, and regulatory compliance, and support product development and licensing. | J.D. from an accredited law school, 8+ years in-house or corporate counsel experience, strong background in financial regulation, digital assets, and compliance. | At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Overall Purpose We are seeking an experienced Sr. Product Counsel to serve as a trusted advisor to help us shape the future of payments. As a member of our legal team, you will be the go-to subject matter expert responsible for advising the business on cutting edge, innovative and first-of-their-kind payment solutions at the center of the banking industry. You will partner with our Product, Compliance, Risk, Strategy, Marketing, Communications and our owner banks to solve a broad range of challenging and complex legal and regulatory issues across the product life cycle. Essential Functions Provide first-line, day-to-day legal counsel and support to the product team on all legal matters arising in the business unit Interpret and apply U.S. and international legal and regulatory frameworks and requirements applicable to payments, digital assets, blockchain, bank regulatory, and privacy such as the GENIUS Act, the National Bank Act, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), OFAC/sanctions compliance, EFTA/Reg E, UCC, UDAAP/UDAP, GLBA/Reg. P and evolving stable coin and digital asset regulations. Guide business partners in the launch, operation and scaling of innovative payment solutions in a legally compliant manner. Advise on national trust bank charter and licensing regulatory requirements for digital currency payment solutions. Support the Product and Contracts teams in the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements. Provide pragmatic and strategic legal counsel and support to the product team regarding new business initiatives and product development Draft, review and approve clear and concise public facing disclosures, disclaimers, terms of use or other public facing documents pertinent to the products Advise clients both on individual customer contract issues and in designing contract language that best meets business objectives Ability to draft, review and negotiate a variety of complex commercial relationships supporting the business unit objectives, including strategic partner, sales and supplier agreements Act as department expert on specialized product or legal issues in the context of contract negotiations, audits, litigation, regulatory exams and other legal proceedings Assess legislative or regulatory developments with actual or potential impact on key product initiatives and strategies and partner with the business team to identify and implement related policies, standards, processes and practices Liaison with other Legal and Compliance department personnel to provide seamless support to the business unit Manage and supervise outside counsel as needed May manage and supervise lower-level attorneys and/or other legal personnel Assist with corporate governance functions Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctor from accredited law school; admission to Arizona or other State bar Eight or more years’ in-house or corporate counsel experience, with strong background advising financial institutions or financial services companies on compliance with consumer financial services and privacy laws and regulations Ability to learn new substantive areas of the law A strong understanding of relevant experience advising clients regarding the regulation of digital assets (including stable coins and tokenized deposits), and blockchain technology. Significant expertise and relevant experience advising financial services industry market participants regarding compliance with anti-money laundering, sanctions, data privacy, consumer protection regulations including, for example, Bank Secrecy Act, FinCEN guidelines, FATF recommendations, OFAC sanctions, GLBA, CCPA, GDPR, Regulation E, CFPA/UDAAP, and FTC Act. Ability to understand and be responsive to the business’s needs and partner cross-functionally throughout the organization to achieve results while mitigating risk Strong presentation skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to build partnerships and alliances internally and with external partners at all levels of the organization Strong business acumen—the ability to be forward-thinking and innovative while understanding our business needs and limitations Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal and regulatory issues quickly and effectively, with an ability to make real-time decisions with imperfect information Ability to comprehend and communicate complex law and regulation and judicial and regulatory interpretations of law and regulations to internal clients at all levels of the organization Organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and achieve objectives in a fast-paced environment Prior experience effectively managing outside legal resources. Unyielding commitment to highest professional ethics Ability to maintain professional licensing and memberships in appropriate professional organizations Background and drug screen Preferred Qualifications Experience leading crypto/digital asset licensing or registration efforts (US and/or international), including regulatory strategy, planning, preparation and approval of charter and licensing applications, regulator engagement, and operational implementation. Experience with National Trust Bank charters Expertise or working knowledge of international law applicable to payments Knowledge of/experience with foreign corridor digital asset and payments, privacy, anti-money laundering and economic sanctions regulations/frameworks. Experience working with and representing clients before foreign bank prudential and consumer protection regulators. Physical Requirements Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. The base pay scale for this position in: Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $188,000 - $235,000. New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $226,000 - $282,000. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits. This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate’s education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes. Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses. 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility. Paid Time Off – Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day. 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work. And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process! Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Apply for open positions via Job Hub in your Workday Account. Early Warning Services® delivers innovative payment and risk solutions to financial institutions nationwide. For over 25 years, Early Warning has been a leader in technology that helps protect and advance the financial system. We serve a diverse network of approximately 2,500 financial institutions, government entities and payment companies. Our product solutions enable real-time funds availability for a variety of payment types through our payments network. Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. Early Warning Services® aims to make our recruitment process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or a special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please email recruiting@earlywarningservices.com for an assistance request. View supplemental EEO is the law poster Early Warning has developed and maintains a written AAP and upholds pay transparency nondiscrimination. E-Verify Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. As part of our hiring process, we electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify please visit Home | E-Verify. Privacy Notice Effective: May 2, 2025 This privacy notice is intended to inform California residents of the personal information we collect, how it’s used and disclosed, and the rights you have in regard to such information. 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