Contract Management (Hybrid, Remote)

at Emprise Bank (Circa) in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

At Emprise Bank, everything we do is focused on empowering people to thrive. We proudly work to provide an extraordinary customer experience to help our customers achieve their goals.

The Contract Management position plays a pivotal role in managing high-value, complex contracts and ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory frameworks, and risk management protocols. This position is responsible for contract strategy & planning, contract lifecycle management, stakeholder management, risk and compliance oversight, and function oversight and governance.

This position is eligible for a Hybrid schedule in Wichita, KS; Kansas City, MO; Omaha, NE; Sioux Falls, SD; and their surrounding areas. Remote in Oklahoma, Utah, and Texas.

A successful candidate will have:

• Proven track record of managing high-value and complex agreements.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• An understanding of and commitment to our values
• Attitude and aptitude to engage in continuous development

Essential functions of the role:

• Contract Strategy & Planning
  • Develop and implement contract management strategies aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Advise stakeholders on contractual risks, structuring, and negotiation approaches.
• Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle activities including drafting, negotiation, execution, renewal, and termination.
  • Maintain contract repository and ensure version control, compliance tracking, and audit readiness.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Act as a strategic partner to legal, procurement, technology, finance, and business teams to support contract needs.
  • Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring contract compliance and performance.

• Risk & Compliance Oversight
  • Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring adherence to internal policies, banking regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Ensure all contracts meet regulatory, legal, and data privacy obligations. 
• Functional Oversight & Governance
  • Develop functional standards and processes related to the contracting lifecycle and drive continuous improvement of contract templates, workflows, and governance frameworks.
  • Lead training initiatives and promote awareness of contract management best practices across the organization.

Other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility of the job.

• 10+ years in contract management roles.  Experience within the banking, financial services, embedded finance, or fintech sectors a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field. Legal or commercial certifications (e.g., IACCM, CIPS) are a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial, technology, and vendor contracts.
• Understanding of banking regulations, risk, and compliance issues.