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The position of SVP, Chief Technology Officer is responsible for the supervision and leadership of data processing, information technology, business continuity, vendor relationships, and conversion activities as applicable for both the holding company and bank.

• Diligently protect confidential information and assist the Bank in ensuring that all confidential and sensitive information is managed appropriately.
• Ensures a conservative risk management culture focused on safety and soundness, including all aspects of regulatory CAMELs ratings, with particular emphasis on regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for organization-wide standardization, technology implementation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participates in acquisition efforts and oversees related conversion and integration activities.
• Understands the company’s business model and aligns the kinds of knowledge that are relevant to improving the way we do business with our customers. Translates vision into action, thinks of new ways of doing things and focuses on deliverable results.
• Assumes responsibility for developing and implementing overall policy, plans, and programs related to areas of responsibility.
• Actively upholds the organization’s vision, mission, and values, encompassing mutual respect, honoring commitments, working with integrity, and accepting responsibility for own actions.
• Leads the Technology Advancement Committee.
• Participates in various committees, including the Executive Leadership Team and Enterprise Risk Management Committee.
• Represents the bank and provides leadership in key community activities, including business, charitable, civic, and social organizations to maintain a proper responsible citizens stature for the bank.
• Knows and understands corporate structure, can communicate this to all levels in the organization and make recommendations for changes in this structure as needed to maximize organization performance.
• Recruits, trains, and develops their team. Provides regular & effective performance feedback through timely performance appraisals and regular check-ins with each associate on their team. Creates development and succession plans for all areas of responsibility. Coaches and hold team leaders and associates accountable at all levels.
• Communicates with associates openly and honestly and promotes open door policy. Effectively communicates programs, policies and procedures relating to company vision. Removes obstacles blocking success in a collaborative manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy, shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, educates others on the value of diversity, promotes working environment free of harassment of any type.
• Exhibits and reinforces the company culture and behaviors on a regular basis.
• Assures compliance with all bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations.
• Maintain an active awareness and understanding of policies, procedures, designated authorities, regulations, and laws, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act, etc. Always follow these.
• Communicate openly with supervisors and other management about policies, procedures, work conduct, and job functions. Ask questions to clarify any uncertainty in issues.
• Participate in training sessions and policy updates, as necessary. Assist with coordination of scheduling as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or ten or more years of related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Work-related experience should consist of an in-depth background in bank operations, information technology, management, and supervisory skills. Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be applicable to the financial industry.
• Advanced experience, knowledge and training in progressively responsible department operations, management, and supervisory activities.
• Intermediate knowledge of general accounting, payroll, budgeting, and related accounting and record keeping systems in a financial institution.
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to provide leadership, supervision and training for multiple employees using positive supervisory techniques to ensure maximum productivity; demonstrated ability in organization and delegation skills.
• Advanced skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; mainframe computer system; and word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
• Typing skills to meet production needs of the position.
• intermediate math skills; calculating interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio, and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to conduct instructions and instruct others, interpret documents, understand procedures, author reports, and correspondence, speak clearly to customers and employees.
• Thorough understanding of management procedures; ability to plan department or Bank activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, and developing policies and procedures); initiative to organize various functions necessary to accomplish department or Bank activities; effectively staff (selecting, training and developing employees); directing employees towards the desired objectives (delegating, motivating, resolving problems); controlling the function (developing performance standards, measuring results, taking corrective action and rewarding employees as appropriate).
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Benefits & Perks:

We care about our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and generous paid time off. We also provide employer-paid life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.