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Position Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Reports To: Board of Directors
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervises: All Credit Union Staff

Position Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the strategic and operational leader of Valex Federal Credit Union, a federally insured, member-owned financial institution with over $40 million in assets and three branch locations. The CEO is responsible for executing the strategic direction established by the Board of Directors, ensuring financial soundness, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and exceptional member service. This role demands a visionary leader with strong financial acumen, a commitment to cooperative principles, and the ability to inspire a high-performing team in a small, community-focused credit union environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement the credit union’s strategic plan, mission, and long-term objectives.
  • Financial Oversight: Ensure the credit union maintains financial stability, profitability, and liquidity, and prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the Board.
  • Operational Management: Oversee daily operations including lending, member services, compliance, and risk management, while promoting efficiency and innovation.
  • Team Development: Lead, mentor, and evaluate staff performance to foster a strong team culture aligned with the credit union’s values and member-first approach.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with NCUA regulations and all applicable state and federal laws. Serve as liaison with regulators and auditors.
  • Member & Community Relations: Promote a member-centric culture and represent Valex within the Alexandria community and credit union industry.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance Organizational Management, Human Resources, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years executive-level experience in a credit union or community financial institution.
  • Proven leadership in strategic planning, asset/liability management, lending, and operations.
  • Strong understanding of NCUA regulations and credit union governance.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with the Board, staff, and community stakeholders.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience, competitive benefits package offered.

My husband and I love this Credit Union! It is clear that every employee of this financial institution (which has multiple locations) takes pride in their service to us as customers. We are relieved we have finally found a place to call home for our banking and financing needs. Thanks to each and every one of you for always going above and beyond for our family.

Being greeted by friendly employees who know you by name means a lot to me. I love being a member and treated like family when I call or come in.

Valex has been very instrumental in helping me restart financially. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Thank you for assisting me.

Let me count the reasons why I love my credit union! 1. The staff— I love them! I am always greeted with a smile. Personal Service! 2. Service! Dependable! Accommodating! Everyone goes out of their way to help! 3. Affordable rates! I have two existing loans and the rates are great. 4. My credit union gives people a chance. The human factor exists with Valex. 5. SHOUT

Absolutely love the Main Street branch because of availability of parking, friendly and efficient staff, and drive through banking, BTW: free suckers a huge plus (for my grandbaby of course).

Great service always! Only location I go to is Jackson Street, but I am sure all are great… I am always served fast and friendly. Highly recommend Valex to any and everyone!

Every time I go in, I see smiling faces. I love Valex...every location!

Very convenient having the Valex FCU inside the VA. Employees are always helpful and courteous.

One of the best online and in person financial institutions I’ve been a part of for years. I will forever remain a member at Valex FCU!

The credit union has been like an extended family. The staff is very helpful and tries to help your financial needs in your best interest.

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