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Chief Operating Officer

gpac
Bridgeport, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026

Gpac is partnering with a community bank in Fairfield County, CT that is looking for a new COO. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of Chief Operating Officer.

This is an amazing opportunity for candidates who are looking for a high-level leadership position. If you have a solid history of successful leadership and a passion for driving growth in the banking industry, this could be the perfect role for you.

Requirements

  • 10 years of management experience in a community bank setting.
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • Strong operations skills/experience.
  • Must reside in the Fairfield County, CT area. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to all departments within the bank.
  • Develop and implement lending strategies to maximize profitability and minimize risk.
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the compliance and loan operations departments.
  • Collaborate with executive management to set company goals and objectives.
  • Monitor loan portfolio performance and make necessary adjustments to achieve financial targets.
  • Ability to be very hands-on. Expectation will be to roll up your sleeves and help the team when needed.

Essential Job Functions

  • Hire, lead, mentor, and motivate a team of lending and credit professionals.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, and investors.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and develop innovative lending solutions.

Skills

  • Proven track record of leadership.
  • Strong understanding of compliance, lending principles and processes, risk assessment, credit analysis and accounting.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to make sound business decisions and manage a diverse team.

Please note that only candidates who meet the requirements for this position will be considered. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

Your confidentiality is assured. This opportunity includes an excellent compensation and benefits package.

For additional information on this opportunity, contact Brenda Hoek directly at 605.705.4795. Resumes may be confidentially sent to brenda.hoek@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Salary : $175,000 - $225,000

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