What are the responsibilities and job description for the President/Chief Executive Officer position at JSpire Recruiting?
Government Employees Federal Credit Union (GEFCU) has an exceptional opportunity for a President/Chief Executive Officer to develop a strategic roadmap and outlook that drives exceptional member engagement and creates growth opportunities. Under the direction of the Board of Directors (Board), the incoming President/Chief Executive Officer will lead the initiative to drive results and advance an organizational culture of opportunity while instilling core values.
The President/Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership and direct oversight of all credit union business initiatives, ensuring accountability, profitability, and financial stability. The new leader will bring an operational efficiency approach, along with a new level of sophisticated product and service offerings, while building the necessary infrastructure to sustain a renewed business model that will cater to their field of membership.
The successful President/Chief Executive Officer will foster and engage the leadership team with a unified purpose for organization-wide engagement, partnering with the Board and cultivating a solid collaborative relationship as the organization continues its forward–thinking momentum.
This position will support and highly influence senior leadership team members, enhancing internal and external relationships to ensure the organization has a solid foundation of operational success and future opportunities within the communities they serve.
A bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of financial services experience is required. A master’s degree and industry certification are preferred. The ideal candidate must have a well-rounded financial services track record, including leadership/management experience, exposure to all facets of lending, finance/ALCO/investment experience, and retail/operations experience. An exceptional understanding of credit, risk management, and regulatory compliance is needed in this role.
About the GEFCU:
GEFCU is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with assets of approximately $187 million and serving over 9,500 members. The Credit Union was formed in 1931 as a financial cooperative to provide its members with a way to save money and obtain loans, serving not only Travis County but also all the counties bordering it. Over the years, GEFCU has expanded beyond its roots of serving postal and federal employees to serving many different groups in the Austin area.