President/CEO

Job Purpose: MS Public Employees Federal Credit Union, located in Jackson MS with 29 million in assets is seeking a strong leader who is an experienced and seasoned executive for the position of President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The candidate should be highly motivated with a formidable business and financial background, proven-track record of excellence as a President/CEO or senior management team member. The President/CEO has overall responsibility for creating, planning, implementing, and integrating the strategic direction of the credit union. This includes responsibility for all departments, functions and processes of the organization. The President/CEO makes certain that the organization's leadership maintains constant awareness of both the external and internal competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers and markets, as well as new industry developments and standards. Directly responsible for: Ensure short/long term financial health, branch growth, operations, staff development, member services, lending scheduling, account accuracy, teller outages as outlined in the over/short policy, evaluations, product sales and procedural guidelines, identify/recommend ways to improve operations, products, processes, rates and delivery channels. The President/CEO serves at the discretion of the Board of Directors is delegated full responsibility and general control over the administration and operation of the business of the credit union.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Creating, communicating, and implementing the organization's vision, mission and overall direction. Leading the development and implementation of the overall organizational strategy. Formulating and implementing the strategic plan that guides the direction of the business or organization. Overseeing the complete operation of the credit union in accordance with the direction established in the strategic plan(s).

2. Leading, guiding, directing, and evaluating the work of other leaders based on the credit union’s reporting structure. Hire, promote, and discharge personnel. Ensure that appropriate salary structures are developed and maintained.

3. Soliciting advice and guidance, when appropriate, from the Board of Directors. Implement the credit union investment policy in accordance with Board direction; safeguard funds and valuables in custody; maintain fiscal solvency of the credit union.

4. Representing the organization for civic and professional association responsibilities and activities in the local community, the state, and at the national level. Demonstrating the leadership necessary to make the organization's mission a success.

5. Direct all credit union operations; plan, recommend, and implement programs and policies; direct staff personnel and provide general administrative direction. Make certain all legal and regulatory obligations of the credit union are met; maintenance of sufficient liability insurance for all risks which the credit union is subject to; ensure all required reports of the supervisory agencies are currently and timely filed; comply with state and federal labor laws; operate within legal rights granted by our charter and the State Credit Union Act or the Federal Credit Union Act, whichever is applicable.

6. Oversee loans to members – seeking to obtain consistent growth while granting sound, collectible loans with terms that accommodate member’s needs consistent with sound financial strategies.

7. Plan, organize, and staff the credit union to accomplish the objectives of the organization. Develop and maintain proper internal environment to assure maximum efficiency in implementing and maintaining credit union policies and procedures and assure effective member relations.

8. Stay current on rules/regs pertinent to the position.

9. Provide outstanding and innovative service to members, and establish a strong community presence.

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor’s degree plus Professional Certification (e.g. CPA). 10 years of progressive management experience at a financial institution, with at least 7 years in a senior management position preferred.

2. Prior credit union experience preferred.

3. Proven leadership ability to set clear priorities, delegate and guide resource investment in people, systems & facilities; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.

4. Excellent coalition building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; a persuasive negotiator able to achieve consensus among differing opinions.

5. Outstanding presentation and communication skills with the ability to be a spokesperson and relationship builder.

6. Strong commitments to the professional development of staff; successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team.

Salary Description:

Exempt/salaried position. Salary DOE

Qualified candidate should send a letter of interest, resume, and salary history to: Debbie.cox@mspecu.org by close of business on November 24, 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Financial : 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000