Jim Bright

About Jim Bright

Strategic compliance and operations leader with 10+ years of experience scaling First and Second Line of Defense programs across tech and fintech. Proven success embedding compliance controls in operational workflows, overseeing regulatory risk mitigation, and leading global teams to build audit-ready processes that reduce enterprise risk and improve efficiency.A few career highlights:* Led global Anti-Corruption (ABAC) compliance operations program at Meta, generating $1.1M in cost savings and reducing turnaround times by 22% through workflow optimization and vendor performance management.* Integrated risk into Meta’s several business-critical workflows by embedding compliance controls earlier into cross-functional planning, enabling a 67% reduction in resolution time for critical third-party engagements.* Project managed Adyen’s regulatory readiness efforts that led to OCC approval of a Foreign Bank Branch License, including facilitation of a tailored BSA/AML risk assessment and presenting the firm’s third-party risk framework to regulators - securing critical approval for U.S. market expansion * Program-managed key work streams for LendingClub’s bank charter readiness initiative, driving CMS maturity. Facilitated or enhanced compliance training, third party risk processes, enterprise risk assessment, issues management, and board reporting.

Experience

1. Senior Vendor Strategist

   Mercury

   Jul 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

Education

• California State University, Chico

  History, History

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Community Outreach
• Decisiveness
• Social Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Organization
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Salesforce.com
• Customer Engagement
• Social Media
• People Skills
• Leadership
• Customer Retention
• Telephone Skills
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Interpersonal Communication Abilities
• Presentations
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Teamwork