Visionary CEO: Growth, Governance & Impact

Cutoday USA; Aston Township (PA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun East is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead with clarity, discipline, and accountability, balancing financial performance, member experience, and workforce engagement. This leader will partner with the Board to set strategy, ensure governance, and strengthen the credit union’s core.

The CEO will expand the reach, mentor senior teams, oversee risk management, and steer change in a dynamic financial services landscape, while staying true to Sun East’s mission of serving members and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, with 12–15+ years preferred, including executive-level responsibility within a financial institution or similar organization
• Proven track record of driving growth, performance, and long-term organizational stability
• Strong financial acumen, with experience ensuring financial strength, compliance, and risk management
• Experience leading and developing senior leadership teams across multiple functions
• Demonstrated commitment to leadership development, mentoring, and succession planning
• Ability to evaluate operations, talent, and strategy with sound judgment and discipline
• Experience navigating change, market pressures, and evolving industry conditions
• Familiarity with digital banking, fintech, and emerging technologies, and the ability to assess their impact and value
• Experience working effectively with a Board, including governance alignment and transparent communication
• Established credibility within the credit union or financial services industry
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead through clarity, consistency, and presence
• A leadership approach grounded in accountability, integrity, and alignment with Sun East’s mission and values

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the credit union’s vision for growth, market expansion, and long-term sustainability
• Ensure strong financial performance, regulatory compliance, and sound risk management
• Partner closely with the Board to maintain alignment, transparency, and trust
• Lead the organization with clarity and accountability across all functions
• Navigate the intersection of financial performance, member experience, employee engagement, and community impact
• Champion and strengthen a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing executive team; establish and maintain a strong succession bench
• Evaluate internal structure, talent, and leadership capacity to support future growth
• Guide the organization through change with steady, disciplined leadership
• Assess external partnerships, fintech opportunities, and market conditions to inform strategic decisions
• Represent Sun East externally, strengthening relationships with regulators, legislators, and community leaders

Skills

Vision and strategy

Executive leadership

Financial acumen

Governance and board relations

Risk management

Talent development

Succession planning

Change management

Communication

Operational discipline

Accountability

Community leadership

Job description

Sun East is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead with clarity, discipline, and accountability, balancing financial performance, member experience, and workforce engagement. This leader will partner with the Board to set strategy, ensure governance, and strengthen the credit union’s core.

The CEO will expand the reach, mentor senior teams, oversee risk management, and steer change in a dynamic financial services landscape, while staying true to Sun East’s mission of serving members and