Chief Technology Officer

Credit Union Executives Society, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Fire Credit Union in San Francisco, California, USA, is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to align technology with strategic goals. The CTO will drive the technology roadmap, digital transformation, and secure, reliable systems to enhance the member experience.

Reporting to the executive team, this leader will set annual priorities and budgets while advancing automation and resilience. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of financial-services technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced information-security certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in a financial institution.
• Experience leading technology strategy and transformation within a complex financial institution.
• Strong cybersecurity, business continuity, and risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology strategy, roadmap, and digital transformation.
• Oversee technology operations, security, and compliance.
• Partner with executive team to set priorities, budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Foster innovation and scalable digital solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Information security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Chief Technology Officer

San Francisco Fire Credit Union

San Francisco, California

USA

Position Description

San Francisco Fire Credit Union is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Chief Technology Officer to join its executive team and lead the organization’s technology strategy, operations, and digital transformation. The CTO will develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap that supports organizational growth, operational excellence, and an exceptional member experience. Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, this leader will establish annual technology priorities, strategies, and budgets; advance automation and scalable digital solutions; and ensure the Credit Union’s infrastructure and systems remain secure, reliable, resilient, and compliant.

The CTO will monitor emerging technologies, strengthen cybersecurity and business continuity, manage technology risk, cultivate key vendor and technology-partner relationships, and foster a culture of innovation throughout the organization. A bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of progressive technology leadership experience within a financial institution are required. Experience leading technology strategy and transformation within a complex and growing financial institution is strongly preferred, along with advanced information-security certifications.

A comprehensive compensation package will be offered to the selected candidate. The targeted range for the base salary of the Chief Technology Officer is approximately $200,000 to $285,000.