Chief Administrative Officer

Ford•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Oversee strategic business initiatives from development through successful execution under the guidance of bank executive leadership and department heads Communicate with bank executives and the Board of Directors in decision-making, program management, and strategic initiative implementation Build and develop relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness into existing operations, and help to define new operational strategies, working with CEO and executives on special projects and the banks three-year strategic plan Coordinate Board meeting materials and presentations and review for completeness, accuracy, and make suggestions for changes to executive leaders and Department Heads as needed Work closely with the Bank CEO and Corporate Secretary setting Board Meeting Agendas and scheduling Board meetings Work closely with the Bank Corporate Secretary to ensure meeting minutes are complete and accurate Direct regulatory relations and oversee exam coordination with the Federal Regulatory Agencies specifically the FDIC, UDFI and State examiners Oversee Bank Headquarters Office regarding regulatory requirements (i.e. insurance coverage, signage, facility security) Serve as the lead and point of contact with banking associations and industry groups. Coordinate relations with the American Bankers Association, Utah Bankers Association and National Association of Industrial Banks Work with the Bank CEO and Ford Government relations on bank specific lobbying initiatives Serve as the Banks Security Officer and BCM Coordinator Serve as liaison between staff, bank executives, senior leaders, CEO and Board of Directors, regarding the bank's culture, and employee well-being. Travel to main office locations at least 20% of the year

Requirements

Master's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience
10+ years in a business or executive management role
Banking industry experience required
10+ years working with Federal Regulatory Agencies specifically the FDIC and Utah Department of Financial Institutions
Prior experience working with the American Bankers Association, Utah Bankers Association and National Association of Industrial Banks
Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
Excellent communicator in written and verbal form
Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity
Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
Knowledge of the Community Reinvestment Act and required volunteering in the community including serving on nonprofit Board
Experience with budget management
Proven success in a project coordination role
Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions
Strong project reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communication

Nice To Haves

Experience with Board of Directors desired

Responsibilities

Oversee strategic business initiatives
Communicate with bank executives and the Board of Directors
Build and develop relationships with all employees
Define new operational strategies
Coordinate Board meeting materials and presentations
Work closely with the Bank CEO and Corporate Secretary setting Board Meeting Agendas and scheduling Board meetings
Work closely with the Bank Corporate Secretary to ensure meeting minutes are complete and accurate
Direct regulatory relations and oversee exam coordination with the Federal Regulatory Agencies specifically the FDIC, UDFI and State examiners
Oversee Bank Headquarters Office regarding regulatory requirements
Serve as the lead and point of contact with banking associations and industry groups
Coordinate relations with the American Bankers Association, Utah Bankers Association and National Association of Industrial Banks
Work with the Bank CEO and Ford Government relations on bank specific lobbying initiatives
Serve as the Banks Security Officer and BCM Coordinator
Serve as liaison between staff, bank executives, senior leaders, CEO and Board of Directors, regarding the bank's culture, and employee well-being