Chief Operations Officer

Heartland Credit Union IL

$150K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of executive leadership experience in credit unions, financial services, banking, or fintech
  • Proven track record in digital transformation and operational excellence
  • Experience in strategic planning and leading large-scale organizational change
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Lean certification required; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and PMP preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of the Credit Union's strategic plan alongside the CEO
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance member engagement
  • Optimize operations to improve efficiency and service delivery
  • Oversee technology and AI initiatives across the organization
  • Implement project management and process improvement strategies
  • Manage enterprise-wide changes to support organizational growth
  • Foster and enhance a high-performance, member-focused culture

Benefits

  • Collaborative work as part of the Executive Leadership team
  • Opportunity to influence and shape strategic direction
  • Engagement in innovative projects within the financial sector
  • Focus on enhancing member experience and satisfaction
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Full Job Description
Chief Operations Officer (COO) to help lead the organization's growth, innovation, and operational excellence initiatives. As a key member of the Executive Leadership team, the COO will partner with the CEO to execute the Credit Union's strategic plan, drive digital transformation, enhance member experience, optimize operations, and support market expansion opportunities. This leader will oversee enterprise-wide initiatives involving technology, AI, project management, process improvement, change management and organizational growth while continuing to enhance a high-performance, member-focused culture. Ideal candidates will possess 10+ years of executive leadership experience in credit unions, financial services, banking, fintech, or related industries. Candidates should have a proven track record in digital transformation, operational excellence, systems integration, strategic planning, and leading large-scale organizational change. A bachelor's degree is required, with an MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Lean certification is required, while Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and PMP certifications are strongly preferred.

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