President / Chief Executive Officer

Arapahoe Credit Union; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe Credit Union in Colorado is seeking a forward-thinking President/CEO to guide the organization after retirement. The role reports to the Board of Directors and focuses on strategic leadership, financial stability, and community impact.

The CEO will direct operations, develop short- and long-range plans, and represent the credit union to regulators, members, and community groups. Required: 8+ years in financial services with 6+ years in management and a Bachelor's degree; Master’s or

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in a financial institution.
• 6+ years in management with a bachelor7s degree required.
• Master s degree or additional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall operations of the credit union.
• Develop short- and long-range plans in collaboration with the Board.
• Represent the organization to regulators, members, SEG2s, community and trade associations.
• Lead change initiatives, build leadership pipelines, and ensure financial stability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial services experience

Stakeholder management

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Arapahoe Credit Union located in beautiful Colorado is the alternative to typical banking. We are a not-for-profit and community driven where we put our staff and members first. This allows us to offer a work culture that is worlds away from large banks and other financial institutions. Through sound fiscal practice and financial education, the Credit Union exists to provide innovative products and quality services that help meet the daily financial needs and long-term goals of the membership. Arapahoe Credit Union has an engaged board, dedicated employees, loyal membership and are primed for additional growth and opportunity. Arapahoe Credit Union has earned a reputation as one of the most recognized financial institutions in the region, including being named Colorado Community Media’s “Best of the Best” for eleven consecutive years. Its guiding philosophy—“Everything a Bank Does, Simply Not For Profit”—reflects its commitment to member value and community impact.

Due to an upcoming retirement, the Board of Directors is seeking a forward-thinking, community driven, results focused, and collaborative leader to lead this organization as their next President / Chief Executive Officer. The CEO will direct the overall operations of the Credit Union with the objective of ensuring financial stability commensurate with the best interests of its members; establishing short-term and long-range strategic objectives, plans, and policies subject to the approval of the Board of Directors; and actively represent the Credit Union within the community and SEG’s (Select Employee Groups). Additional duties will be to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of all operations, leading change where necessary; develop and maintain organizational structure; and develop and retain effective, member focused and accountable leaders. The CEO will also represent the credit union effectively to regulatory agencies, membership, SEG’s, community and civic organizations, and trade associations.

The successful candidate will be tech savvy, adaptable, community driven, emotionally intelligent with a strong desire for continuous improvement, and have an understanding of the credit union’s cooperative purpose. They will also possess strong leadership and interpersonal abilities; solid organizational, analytical, and tactical skills with the ability to coordinate, manage, and direct others effectively; and be a champion for their members, the community, and their employees. At least 8 years of progressive experience at a financial institution with a minimum of 6 years in management and a bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or additional certifications preferred.

Salary Range $190,000-$300,000