Credit Union Executive Search Firm
We understand the tremendous responsibility our credit union clients have in managing member deposits. For that reason, Cowen Partners delivers true hiring due diligence and proven processes that access the entire qualified market. Our credit union recruiters take a proactive approach to candidate identification that nets our clients a 100% success rate, a lightning-fast time to candidate of 38 days, and an industry-leading 1-year replacement guarantee.
Credit Union clients typically have assets over one billion dollars and successful placements span the entire C-Suite, CEO, COO, CFO, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Lending Officer, etc., and include VP and Director level strategic leadership roles.
National Credit Union Executive Search Firm
Credit union leaders must adapt to a new era in which members expect more from their credit unions. They must be prepared for this changing landscape and the challenges that come with it.
While navigating in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, credit union leaders also need to find the right ways to engage their members and grow their institutions’ membership bases.
Achieving these objectives will require strategic thinking and vibrant leadership skills that can keep pace with the changes occurring in today’s market. It’s clear that credit unions need new tools, strategies, and tactics to be successful.
The Evolution of Credit Unions Post-Pandemic
Credit unions are prioritizing their purpose in the post-pandemic era. As the world continues to emerge from the global fallout of COVID-19, credit unions are increasingly focusing beyond simple financial services.
Successful credit unions will position themselves as trusted financial partners and community leaders. This will require them to evolve their business models beyond traditional products such as checking accounts, savings accounts, and loans.
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SOME OF OUR PAST CREDIT UNION CLIENTS
Credit Union Executive Search Placements
VP Finance $1.4B Rural Credit Union
Chief Technology Officer $1.4B Credit Union
Compliance Officer $1.2B Credit Union
Chief Lending Officer $1.7B Credit Union
Chief Financial Officer $600M Credit Union
VP Digital Transformation $2.3B Credit Union
Chief Marketing Officer $5B Credit Union
Chief Financial Officer $1.7B Credit Union
Chief Lending Officer $1.2B Credit Union
VP Marketing $3B Credit Union
Chief Retail Officer $8B Credit Union
Chief Financial Officer $3B Credit Union
Chief Information Officer $3B Credit Union
Chief People Officer $2B Credit Union
8 Attributes of a Great Credit Union CEO
It takes an exceptional person to lead an institution that truly belongs to its members.
What makes a great credit union CEO? The answer is not as simple as you might think – it’s not just about having the right skill set or experience. As with any business, a CEO has to have the necessary technical expertise and understanding of the business at hand. But beyond that, what really sets them apart from their peers is another matter.
It takes an exceptional person to lead an institution that truly belongs to its members. A great credit union CEO is someone who understands that their role is not to impose their vision on an organization, but rather to solicit input from the various stakeholders within the organization and empower key players to lead in their own areas.
The Modern Credit Union CFO
A successful CFO candidate synthesizes old-school accounting with new-age technologies to successfully lead the CU toward a better bottom line.
Our President and Co-Founder, Shawn Cole is a thought leader on all things CFO, has been featured in the Credit Union Times and contributes to several publications, including the Credit Union Times, CFO Dive, CFO Magazine, and SHRM’s HR Today.
Did you know that Cowen Partners conducts more credit union Chief Financial Officer searches a month than most search firms do in a year? We have a deep network of qualified credit union and financial services CFO candidates and know the market, let us get to know your organization.
The demands of the credit union CFO, have modernized alongside the broader organization. Now more than ever, credit unions must recognize the more complex challenges presented to CFOs and diversify the areas from which they source their candidates. Credit union-specific experience, while helpful, pales in comparison to a candidate with sophisticated financial management skills and a creative, visionary approach to leadership. Finding the right candidate for the job has become increasingly difficult. A successful Credit Union CFO synthesizes old-school accounting with new-age technologies to successfully lead the credit union toward a better bottom line. Read more here The Modern Credit Union CFO
National Financial Services Executive Search Firm | How We Help
Our hands-on financial services executive recruiters have extensive experience working with credit unions nationally. Clients typically have assets over one billion dollars. Successful placements span the entire C-Suite – CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Lending Officer, and include vice president, general counsel, directors of the board, and other director-level leadership roles.
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