Banking COO: Strategic Growth & Operations Leader

gpac; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Gpac is partnering with a community bank in Fairfield County, CT, seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer to lead day-to-day operations and strategic growth.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of management in a community bank, a degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics, and proven ability to oversee lending, compliance, and risk management.

This onsite role offers a competitive compensation package and significant opportunity to shape the bank's future.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Proven leadership

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Credit analysis

Lending principles

Communication & negotiation

Strategic planning

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics degree

Job description

Gpac is partnering with a community bank in Fairfield County, CT, seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer to lead day-to-day operations and strategic growth.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of management in a community bank, a degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics, and proven ability to oversee lending, compliance, and risk management.

This onsite role offers a competitive compensation package and significant opportunity to shape the bank's future.