Program Associate, Bank Partnerships (Hybrid)

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas or take over sponsorship at this time.

About the role:

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.

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.

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.
• Consideration given to: MicroStrategy experience, SQL knowledge, etc..

Compensation:

The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $68,000 to $80,000. Actual annual salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, experience, and level assessed during the hiring process and may fall outside of the range shown. Additional compensation for this role may include a bonus. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in Company benefits, described in more detail here.