Chief Executive Officer - Indiana University CU (Bloomington, IN)

Cutoday USA; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Credit Union invites applications for its next Chief Executive Officer to guide growth, performance, and community impact in Bloomington, IN. The CEO partners with the Board to set direction, ensure financial strength, and align strategy with execution.

As a member-owned cooperative, IUCU emphasizes service, education, and member well-being, with emphasis on leadership visibility, governance, and delivering member value through innovative, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of executive leadership in a financial institution.
• 15+ years in financial services with credit union operations knowledge.
• Strong financial acumen in balance sheet, ALM, liquidity and risk.
• Proven strategy setting and initiative execution.
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop talent.
• Experience with regulators and enterprise risk.
• Broad credit union operations including lending, payments and digital.
• Strong board-facing communication and partnership.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance; CCUE/CUDE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute a growth vision.
• Oversee balance sheet, ALM, liquidity, and interest rate risk.
• Cultivate accountable, engaged culture.
• Develop leadership talent and succession.
• Maintain visible leadership presence.
• Keep member value at center of decisions.
• Strengthen IUCU’s community partnerships.
• Promote financial education and outreach.
• Improve operational effectiveness and leverage technology.
• Position IUCU to compete in a changing landscape.
• Partner with the Board for governance and alignment.
• Communicate clearly across all levels.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial acumen

Strategy development

People leadership

Regulatory & risk management

Board communication

Stakeholder engagement

Community presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Advanced degree preferred

CCUE/CUDE preferred

Job description

Type: Full Time

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of executive leadership in a financial institution (credit union preferred)
• 15+ years in financial services with a deep understanding of credit union operations, member expectations, and cooperative principles
• Strong financial acumen with a proven ability in balance sheet management, asset/liability management, margin optimization, liquidity, and overall financial performance
• Demonstrated success in setting strategy and executing initiatives that meet or exceed board expectations
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, develop talent, and lead through leadership transitions while maintaining a strong, collaborative culture
• Experience working with regulators and managing enterprise risk
• Broad understanding of credit union operations, including lending, payments, and digital delivery channels
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with the board.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field (advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience); ongoing professional development in financial institution leadership; CCUE and/or CUDE designations preferred

Responsibilities:

• Set and execute a clear vision for long-term growth and sustainability
• Oversee financial performance, including balance sheet strategy, ALM, liquidity, and interest rate risk
• Build and sustain a strong, accountable, and engaged organizational culture
• Develop leadership talent and ensure effective succession planning
• Maintain a visible and accessible leadership presence
• Keep member value at the center of all decisions
• Strengthen IUCU’s presence and partnerships within the community
• Continue the credit union’s commitment to financial education and outreach
• Improve operational effectiveness across the organizationLeverage technology to enhance member experience and internal efficiency
• Position the credit union to compete effectively in a changing landscape
• Partner closely with the Board to ensure strong governance and strategic alignment
• Communicate clearly and consistently across all levels of the organization

Location: Bloomington , Indiana

Indiana University Credit Union (IUCU) is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization’s next phase of growth, performance, and community impact. This role partners closely with the Board of Directors to set direction, ensure financial strength, and align strategy with execution.

IUCU is a member-owned financial cooperative committed to building long-term relationships as a trusted financial partner. With a strong foundation and deep community ties, IUCU combines financial stability with a culture centered on service, education, and member well-being.