Chief Executive Officer

The Opportunity

The CEO serves as the visible leader of the organization, responsible for overall performance, financial strength, and long-term sustainability. In close partnership with the Board of Directors, this leader ensures alignment on strategy, maintains transparency, and supports strong governance.

This role requires a leader who can connect strategy to execution and understands how the organization operates, financial performance, operations, risk, and leadership effectiveness. The CEO will guide Sun East through growth and change, while evaluating internal capabilities and external opportunities to position the organization for continued success.

What You Will Do

• Set and drive the credit union’s vision for growth, market expansion, and long-term sustainability
• Ensure strong financial performance, regulatory compliance, and sound risk management
• Partner closely with the Board to maintain alignment, transparency, and trust
• Lead the organization with clarity and accountability across all functions
• Navigate the intersection of financial performance, member experience, employee engagement, and community impact
• Champion and strengthen a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing executive team; establish and maintain a strong succession bench
• Evaluate internal structure, talent, and leadership capacity to support future growth
• Guide the organization through change with steady, disciplined leadership
• Assess external partnerships, fintech opportunities, and market conditions to inform strategic decisions
• Represent Sun East externally, strengthening relationships with regulators, legislators, and community leaders

What You Bring to the Role

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, with 12–15+ years preferred, including executive-level responsibility within a financial institution or similar organization
• Proven track record of driving growth, performance, and long-term organizational stability
• Strong financial acumen, with experience ensuring financial strength, compliance, and risk management
• Experience leading and developing senior leadership teams across multiple functions
• Demonstrated commitment to leadership development, mentoring, and succession planning
• Ability to evaluate operations, talent, and strategy with sound judgment and discipline
• Experience navigating change, market pressures, and evolving industry conditions
• Familiarity with digital banking, fintech, and emerging technologies, and the ability to assess their impact and value
• Experience working effectively with a Board, including governance alignment and transparent communication
• Established credibility within the credit union or financial services industry
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead through clarity, consistency, and presence
• A leadership approach grounded in accountability, integrity, and alignment with Sun East’s mission and values

About Sun East Federal Credit Union

Sun East Federal Credit Union is a $915 million institution based in Aston, PA. It is committed to serving its membership and community while maintaining its position as a trusted and competitive financial partner. The organization is guided by its mission of “Rising Above. Going Beyond.”