COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Forbright is a nationwide full-service bank and commercial lender focused on helping to build a brighter future for our clients and the communities we serve. Forbright is committed to exceptional client service by providing seamless, innovative personal banking services to depositors and creative financing solutions to visionary middle market businesses and investors in healthcare, technology, financial services, real estate, and other industries.
COMPANY CULTURE: We are a dynamic, high energy, fun, and fast-paced organization that has an exciting growth trajectory, meaningful mission, and embedded responsible practices into our daily interactions. We offer our team members a culture of collaboration, inclusion, flexibility, recognition, and giving back. We look to hire individuals that are passionate about our mission, and who are motivated, customer and results-oriented, innovative, adaptable, and thoughtful.
COMPANY MISSION: We are a mission-driven institution. We operate a sound dynamic institution that is well capitalized, liquid, profitable and uses best practices to manage risk and assure compliance with laws and regulations. We use Forbright’s capital, capabilities, innovation, and expertise to help our clients succeed and contribute broadly to building a brighter future.
JOB SUMMARY: The AVP, Portfolio & Performance Management, Digital Banking is responsible for leading strategic planning, performance, and financial analysis for the Digital Banking organization, developing insights to inform our strategy, key decisions across key functions, and annual plans. This position collaborates closely with the Digital Banking Data & Analytics team, Marketing team, Product team, Finance, and leadership.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial and Performance Management:
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for technology, marketing, vendor services, and operational expenses
Develop and maintain detailed cost reporting, including fixed and variable expenses, product-level profitability, and unit economics
Monitor actuals vs. forecasts, investigate variances, and provide actionable insights to optimize financial performance
Manage vendor contracts and billing processes, ensuring alignment with pricing terms and capitalization policies
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce overhead
Portfolio & Organizational Management:
Lead governance processes for digital programs, ensuring adherence to project management standards and audit requirements
Prepare executive-level reporting and updates on portfolio performance and strategic initiatives
Support the team third-party risk management and onboarding activities
Organize and manage key organizational events, including all-hands meetings, and off-site sessions
Provide analytical and reporting support for performance metrics, OKRs, and engagement initiatives
Conduct ad-hoc research and analysis to inform strategic decisions and competitive positioning
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance and/or Economics from a 4-year preferred
Minimum 6 years of experience in Financial Services and/or Management Consulting, with exposure to FinTech and/or SaaS business models required
Direct experience in Banking or Payments strongly preferred
Experience in leading projects, teams, and collaborating with stakeholders across various departments (e.g., IT, sales, marketing, operations)
Solid sense of urgency and accountability with the ability to work and make decisions in a constantly evolving environment
Ability to develop strong relationships across the organization
Strong project management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Outstanding problem-solving and time management skills
Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented
Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Can work independently and within a team; solution-oriented with a collaborative approach
The pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. $125,000 (entry level qualifications) to $135,000 (highly experienced).
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are capable of performing their job position. Work is primarily conducted in an office setting while certain positions may allow for remote work through the use of technology at management discretion. The functions described below are representative of those to successfully perform duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required for extended periods of time to:
• Remain in a stationary position
• Use hands and fingers
• Utilize a computer monitor with visual acuity
• Operate technology or other office machinery such as printers, scanners, etc.
• Communicate clearly verbally and/or in writing with others
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: For Forbright Bank to remain efficient and nimble as a growing organization, team members are expected to exhibit a high level of flexibility regarding any duties that may be situationally assigned outside of this job description.
PERKS/BENEFITS:
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 4 weeks PTO
• 401k + company match
• Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)
• Remote or hybrid work schedules for most positions
• Incentives for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.
• Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Capital Bikeshare, Imperfect Foods reimbursement, and more!
• Best Workplaces for Commuters 2023 & 2024 winner
• The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2023, 2024, and 2025 winner
• American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2023 winner
It is the policy of Forbright Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of pre-employment and employment without regard to protected characteristics.
Employment with Forbright Bank is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate the relationship at any time.
