Bank Applications Manager - Northrim Building
Northrim BankAbout the role
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.
Employee 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
Some Other Favorite Employee Benefits Include
Paid Parental Leave, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program and much more!
Pay is depending on experience. Minimum is $111,309.82 annually, $4,281.14 biweeklyBank Applications Manager
Lead the Technology That Powers Modern Banking
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.
What You’ll Do
Lead Enterprise Application Operations
You will oversee the strategy, governance, and lifecycle management of critical banking and enterprise applications. From planning roadmaps to managing vendors and ensuring operational excellence, you’ll ensure our systems deliver value, stability, and scalability.
Build a World-Class Support Experience
Lead our centralized Help Desk and application support teams to deliver responsive, high-quality service to employees across the organization. You’ll establish service standards, implement best practices, and continuously improve the user experience.
Ensure Regulatory and Audit Readiness
As a key liaison with external auditors and regulators, including the FDIC, you will ensure our enterprise applications and controls meet regulatory expectations and maintain readiness for audits and examinations.
Drive Technology Governance and Risk Management
You’ll develop and maintain governance frameworks for SOX in-scope and high-risk applications, ensuring strong security, access controls, and compliance practices across the enterprise.
Partner Across the Organization
Work closely with business leaders to understand operational needs, improve system integrations, streamline workflows, and identify technology solutions that enhance performance and customer experience.
Lead Strategic Technology Initiatives
From enterprise service management to business continuity planning, you’ll guide initiatives that strengthen operational resilience, optimize technology investments, and align IT capabilities with business strategy.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you will:
Lead enterprise application support and Help Desk operations
Govern the lifecycle of critical banking applications
Implement and manage IT service management practices (ITIL-aligned)
Maintain SOX compliance and audit-ready application environments
Manage technology vendors and enterprise application contracts
Serve as an executive escalation point for complex technical issues
Support FDIC examinations and external audit activities
Drive enterprise system integration and workflow improvements
Oversee application security, access governance, and risk management
Guide strategic planning, budgeting, and technology investment decisions
Leadership Responsibilities
You will lead and develop a team of talented professionals responsible for application support, service delivery, and governance.
Key leadership responsibilities include:
Hiring, coaching, and developing team members
Building future leaders and succession planning
Ensuring compliance training and regulatory adherence
Driving a culture of accountability, service excellence, and innovation
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