Program Associate, Bank Partnerships (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Program Associate is responsible for providing operational support for Enova’s strategic lending partnerships. This person will support the change management process of partnership product offerings, operations, credit, and technology. This role requires someone who can independently support external partner relationships, translate regulatory requirements into actionable workflows, and solve ambiguous problems where no established playbook exists. You will serve as a key connector between internal teams (compliance, legal, analytics, technology, marketing) and external bank partners, ensuring partnership programs remain operationally excellent and compliant. This individual will also assist with audits and reviews completed by the strategic partners, investors or their respective regulators.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in operations, bank partnerships, compliance, or a closely related function.
- Demonstrated ability to own and deliver end-to-end projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Experience working with compliance teams and regulators, e.g. compliance and audit committees, FDIC, CFPB, etc..
- Proven ability to operate independently on external partner relationships with limited oversight.
- Strong problem-solving skills with comfort navigating ambiguity and situations where no playbook exists.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to lead partner calls and synthesize complex updates for varied audiences.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite.
Nice To Haves
- MicroStrategy experience
- SQL knowledge
Responsibilities
- Own a portion of day-to-day operations with strategic bank partners, managing the flow of documents, decisions, product statuses, and deadlines across internal and external groups.
- Lead several external partner calls and cross-functional syncs, serving as the primary point of coordination between Enova’s internal teams and bank partners.
- Manage full end-to-end partnership projects - building project plans, owning timelines, prioritizing workstreams based on P&L impact, and proactively flagging risks.
- Translate compliance and regulatory requirements into operational workflows, ensuring all partner-facing processes meet applicable standards (e.g., Reg B, FCRA, FDCPA).
- Identify and solve ambiguous operational problems where no SOP exists, applying business and regulatory context to find practical solutions.
- Spot inefficiencies in recurring partnership workflows, diagnose root causes, and implement improvements to enhance consistency and efficiency.
- Assist with audits and reviews completed by strategic partners, investors, or their respective regulators, and support product development and change initiatives.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
- 401(k) matching plus a roth option (U.S. Based employees only)
- PTO & paid holidays off
- Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
- Summer hours (for eligible roles)
- Paid parental leave
- DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)
- Employee recognition and rewards program
- Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
