Chief Strategy and Capital Officer

Park Community Credit Union•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Park Community Credit Union is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking executive to serve as its next Chief Strategy & Capital Officer (CSCO). This newly designed leadership role will serve as the architect of the credit union's enterprise financial strategy, capital deployment, and long-term growth model. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CSCO will partner closely with the Executive Team to align capital strategy, balance sheet management, financial performance, data analytics, and strategic planning with the organization's mission and growth objectives. The successful candidate will combine strong financial expertise with enterprise leadership, leveraging data-driven insights and forward-looking analysis to guide decision-making, optimize organizational performance, and position Park for sustained success in a dynamic financial services environment. Role: By emphasizing ONE Park, ONE Mission, One Team, the Chief Strategy & Capital Officer (CSCO) serves as the architect of the credit union’s enterprise financial strategy, capital deployment, and long-term growth model. This role is responsible for aligning balance sheet strategy, capital optimization, enterprise growth, and financial performance with the organization’s mission and strategic direction. The CSCO leads enterprise-level decision-making by integrating financial strategy, data-driven insights, and forward-looking scenario modeling to drive sustainable growth and institutional strength. Oversight includes capital strategy (including ECIP), balance sheet strategy, enterprise financial modeling, capital planning alignment, CECL modeling, and decision intelligence capabilities. The CSCO provides executive leadership across Finance, Data & Analytics, and Strategic Planning, ensuring financial strategy is fully integrated into organizational decision-making, growth initiatives, and long-term positioning. This role also serves as a primary financial strategic partner to the CEO and Executive Team.

Requirements

Ten years to fifteen years of similar or related experience.
A master's degree, or a bachelor's degree plus professional certification (e.g., CPA).
Requires a degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
Excellent analytical skills, people skills, and self-direction are required.
Must be proficient with PC accounting, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
Background in bank data processing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing and executing a financial strategy that aligns with organizational goals.
Designing and overseeing capital strategy, including capital deployment, optimization, and long-term planning, such as ECIP strategy.
Driving balance sheet strategy across key areas including liquidity, funding, asset mix, and yield optimization, ensuring financial resources are effectively aligned to support growth.
Translating strategic priorities into measurable financial outcomes and enterprise performance targets.
Overseeing enterprise financial modeling, scenario planning, and forward-looking analysis.
Providing executive-level insights on growth strategy, pricing strategy, capital allocation, CECL strategy, and overall financial risk.
Developing and presenting alternative strategic options supported by robust financial modeling and data analysis.
Driving growth, revenue, and optimization strategies across the enterprise, including loan and deposit growth, pricing optimization, and revenue diversification.
Identifying and advancing opportunities for cost efficiency, earnings enhancement, and overall financial optimization.
Ensuring strong financial management practices, internal controls, and regulatory compliance across the finance function.
Ensuring that all financial strategies are aligned with regulatory expectations, capital adequacy requirements, and the organization’s defined risk tolerance.
Overseeing the development of robust data analytics capabilities that support strategic decision-making.
Ensuring the integration of financial, operational, and member data into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership.
Driving the organization’s use of predictive analytics and performance measurement to strengthen forecasting, enhance decision quality, and support overall organizational performance and growth.
Evaluating and guiding the financial strategy for partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and other key strategic opportunities.
Supporting and influencing the execution of enterprise transformation initiatives that align with the organization’s growth objectives and mission.
Performing other job related duties as assigned.