Chief Executive Officer

Securityplus Federal Credit Union ($580M; Baltimore, MD) is seeking our next Chief Executive Officer to steer our mission of being our members’ first choice. Since 1938, Securityplus FCU has treated our members as far more than just a number: We care about them and have a sincere desire to help them succeed. By offering outstanding member care with customized financial solutions when and how our members want access, we make a positive impact, built upon our team’s core values. These values drive how we do business and are centered around HOPES: Honesty, Oneness, People Helping People, Embracing DEI to value differences, and Solutions based on creativity.

Securityplus FCU is one of the largest credit unions in Maryland, with nearly 36,000 members from the Baltimore metropolitan area, federal agencies, and our SEG partners choosing us as their financial partner. Now, we aspire to grow further as one of the most technologically advanced financial institutions in the market. A community-minded, digitally savvy CEO will take us there.

Education & Experience

Our next CEO will be deeply committed to the communities we serve and the strategic growth goals of the credit union. You are likely to find fulfillment in this role if you bring:

1. Visionary understanding of consumer behavior, with clarity on our target market, their needs, and the products, services, and delivery channels that will position us as their trusted financial advisor. You will see technology as a critical platform for serving our members, with knowledge of how to align a team for the enterprise-wide change management needed to implement systems, tools, and processes that position us for the future.
2. Creative ideas and experience growing a business exponentially, using organic member growth strategies that attract new members and deepen existing relationships through market expansion and market segmentation strategies, as well as developing key strategic partnerships with community organizations who serve similar members in our communities or merger partners who may help expand our market area.
3. Track record of profitable business operations, including a history of leadership in an organization that has grown capital, expanded profitable lending operations (including with commercial and consumer lines), and maintained above-average ROA.

Requirements

As the CEO, you will serve as a motivating and influential leader who inspires top performance from your diverse team, developing individuals to their full potential, and holding them accountable for successful business performance, fueled by alignment around purpose.

If this sounds like your next career step, we look forward to learning about you and why you’re the right choice to lead Securityplus forward. Please share your resume or link to your LinkedIn profile that demonstrates your educational background (Bachelor’s Degree minimum, Master’s Degree preferred). Candidates should have 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years of executive-level experience at a financial institution (credit union preferred). Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated track record of excellence in collaboration and setting/executing organizational growth strategies, as well as a deep understanding of the “credit union difference.”