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AnaLiza Grandner

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Chief Payments Officer at First Bank of the Lake
📍 Tucson, Arizona, United States

AnaLiza Grandner is a globally recognized leader in fintech banking with over 16 years of experience in digital payments and Banking-as-a-Service. As Chief Payments Officer at First Bank of the Lake, she drives the institutions payments strategy and innovation for fintech partners. She holds an EMBA from TRIUM and a BA from Yale University.

Outside of her executive roles, AnaLiza is a passionate advocate for mentorship, particularly for women in business. She encourages peers to foster growth for other women, promoting a culture where there is room for everyone to succeed and build strong professional networks. She is also fluent in both English and Spanish.

She has delivered keynote addresses at major industry events, including the Most Influential Women in Payments Summit and the International Payments Group conference in Croatia.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Payments Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Priorities

Topics AnaLiza cares about

Fintech Innovation
Her career is dedicated to revolutionizing payment systems and shaping the future of digital banking for industry leaders like Chime, Varo, and Google Wallet.
Bank/Fintech Oversight
A frequent speaker on bank/fintech partnerships, compliance, and regulatory affairs, she recently spoke at the Bank Automation Summit and on the "Future of Finance" webinar.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Chief Payments Officer
First Bank of the Lake
6-2020 - 6-2022
Head of Payroll Protection Program
Cross River
7-2019 - 6-2022
VP Banking as a Service
Cross River
9-2013 - 7-2019
Director of Private Label Banking
The Bancorp
4-2008 - 9-2013
VP, Client Relationship Manager
The Bancorp
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Media appearances

Press Release: Ana Liza Grandner and Phil Bianco Join First Bank of the Lake. Featured in First Bank of the Lake (Press Release)
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We are proud to share that Ana Liza Grandner has joined First Bank of the Lake as Chief Payments Officer. Featured in Instagram (First Bank of the Lake official account)
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Education
2018 - 2020
Executive Master of Business Administration - EMBA
TRIUM Global Executive MBA
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Yale University
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