AnaLiza Grandner is Chief Payments Officer at First Bank of the Lake. Grandner is an internationally recognized leader in the Fintech banking space, bringing over 17 years of experience. She drives the bank’s payments strategy and oversees the development of its Private Label Banking product.

With a distinguished career across both banks and Fintechs, Grandner has been a driving force in building and optimizing financial systems that shape the future of payments for industry leaders such as Google Wallet, Chime, Varo, Simple, Seed, Walgreens, Bento and many others, guiding them through critical build, product enhancements and product innovations.

Grandner previously served as Head of BaaS at Cross River Bank. Her strategic vision has been recognized by global financial institutions and conferences, including Most Influential Women in Payments Summit at Card Forum, where she delivered the keynote address and the International Payments Group, where she delivered the keynote address in Croatia.