Cowen Partners is driven to provide exceptional results while creating value for our banking clients, from multi-billion, multi-national banking institutions to credit unions, community banks, and more. As a nationally renowned bank CFO executive search firm, Cowen Partners specializes in sourcing the best talent for bank CFO opportunities. Our President and Founding Partner, Shawn Cole, is a thought leader on the subject and contributes to several publications on a routine basis, including CFO.com, CFO Magazine, and SHRM’s HR Today.
Nationally-Ranked Bank Chief Financial Officer Search Firm

Cowen Partners conducts more Chief Financial Officer searches nationally each month than most CFO search firms do in a year. We have a deep network of highly qualified banking and financial services CFO candidates, and we know the market inside and out. Let us get to know your business and explain how we can help you zero in on the best talent for your bank CFO position.
Recent Bank CFO Placements Include
- $6B Bank, Seattle, Washington
- $4B Bank, Washington
- $3B Bank, Washington
- $1.5B Public Community Bank, Washington
- $1.4B Credit Union, Washington
- $1.1B Credit Union, California
- $700M Community Bank, California
- $600M Community Bank, Oregon
- $200M Community Bank, Oregon
- $50M Community Bank
The Ultimate Bank CFO Hiring Guide
Hire a bank CFO with the qualifications, credentials, and personality that will drive the success of your financing institution. Use this CFO hiring guide, assembled by the nation’s top CFO recruiters, for insider guidance on how to hire a CFO. This includes a detailed CFO job descriptions, average CFO salary ranges, information on interim CFOs, and much more.
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