What are the responsibilities and job description for the President/CEO position at Connects Federal Credit Union?
Are We the Place for You?
Connects Federal Credit Union ($105M, Richmond, VA) is seeking our next President/CEO. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Connects FCU began in 1950 as a credit union serving the employees of the C&P Telephone Company. In 2007, Connects FCU was granted a new charter by the NCUA, allowing the credit union to serve anyone in the City of Richmond and the Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico. Now, 75 years and over 15,000 members later, Connects FCU has established a deep connection to the communities it serves, and the credit union takes great pride in providing the very best in financial solutions to its members.
Our community offers great mid-sized city living, with Richmond named as the #1 mid-sized art city in America. With just over 1 million people in the metropolitan area, Richmond is a great place to thrive, while also providing wonderful opportunities to get to know neighbors and make an impact in the communities we serve.
Is This the Career for You?
Connects FCU is more than just a financial institution. We strive to be a part of the fabric of the communities where we operate. As an organization, we believe in the value of community involvement. Our staff are encouraged to engage in community events and actively volunteer. We are committed to meeting the needs of our community, and our President/CEO will get to know our community and understand these needs well. We live our vision to provide financial opportunity, choice, and lifelong value to our members and our community while following the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” and we are seeking a President/CEO who believes this, too.
As our President/CEO evaluates the needs and opportunities in our field of membership, it will be possible to see how to lead us into the future, helping continue the stable growth we have enjoyed while continuing to meet our members’ current and emerging needs. Knowledge of how to leverage our Low-Income Credit Union designation, expand a Field of Membership, and rebuild our capital will help the President/CEO grow Connects FCU in a manner that ensures our safety and stability. Eagerness to learn about our team and our members will help the President/CEO guide the strategic direction of the credit union with an empathetic and solution-oriented focus when challenges arise.
This role provides an exceptional opportunity for a well-rounded credit union executive to guide this organization forward alongside a dedicated Board of Directors. As the President/CEO, your exceptional interpersonal skills will help you develop trust and candid communication with staff, members, volunteers, employer groups, and our communities. Your broad knowledge of what it takes to manage a credit union – including financial management, working with regulators, strategic planning, and operations – will help you create success and develop a team who can help carry out our vision for steady growth and long-term sustainability for the credit union and our members.
Help Us Get to Know You
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we want to learn more about you! Introduce yourself with a resume (or a link to your LinkedIn profile) that shows your professional experience and formal education/credentials. We are seeking 5 years of management experience in a mid- to senior-level role in a financial services institution (credit union preferred), as well as a demonstrated history of industry and community involvement. A Bachelor’s Degree, CUNA Management School, or CUES CEO Institute certifications will set you apart.