Chief Operating Officer

gpac; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac, partnering with a community bank in Fairfield County, CT, seeks a Chief Operating Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership across all departments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in community banking, a finance or business degree, and proven ability to drive lending profitability, risk management, and regulatory compliance. This is an onsite, senior leadership role in the bank’s home region.

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

Leadership

Compliance understanding

Lending principles

Risk assessment

Credit analysis

Accounting

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team management

Education

Finance degree

Accounting degree

Business degree

Economics degree

Job description

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.

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.