Executive Vice President

Company Description Umbra is a Techstars ’26 startup focused on simplifying regulatory compliance for modern organizations. The company identifies which regulatory obligations apply to each client and designs tailored compliance programs to meet those requirements. Umbra then operates and maintains these programs, helping organizations reduce risk and stay ahead of evolving regulations. By combining technology and compliance expertise, Umbra aims to make regulatory management more transparent, efficient, and scalable for businesses of all sizes.
Role Description The Executive Vice President is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading core business operations and driving strategic growth across Umbra. Day-to-day, this role will oversee cross-functional teams, set and execute long-term strategy, and ensure alignment between product, compliance, and customer success initiatives. The Executive Vice President will manage key partnerships, contribute to fundraising and investor relations, and support business development efforts in new and existing markets. This role will analyze performance metrics, refine operational processes, and implement best practices that enable scalable delivery of Umbra’s compliance solutions. The Executive Vice President will collaborate closely with the founding team to shape company culture, mentor leaders, and ensure Umbra’s services consistently meet regulatory and client expectations.
Qualifications
Leadership and management skills, including experience leading senior teams, setting strategy, and driving accountability across a growing organization.Business and operations skills, such as strategic planning, operational scaling, performance analysis, and process optimization in a technology or services company.Regulatory and compliance expertise, with familiarity in regulatory frameworks, risk management, governance, and building or overseeing compliance programs.Stakeholder and relationship management skills, including partner development, customer engagement, and effective collaboration with investors and advisors.Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex regulatory and operational topics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.Demonstrated experience in an executive or senior leadership role within a startup, SaaS, or professional services environment.Bachelor’s degree in business, law, public policy, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, JD, or equivalent) is beneficial.Ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment, with strong self-management, digital collaboration, and decision-making skills.

Skills
Business Development, Customer Success, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance

Experience
10+ yrs

Work arrangement
Yes