Ballyshannon & Killybegs Credit Union Limited Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland
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Exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to become CEO of a forward-looking Credit Union in Co. Donegal. The role requires knowledge and experience of retail financial services in Ireland or EU. It would suit an individual from a credit union, branch banking, or financial services background.
Ballyshannon & Killybegs Credit Union Limited is a progressive and growing community-based Credit Union serving 16,000 Members from five offices in Ballyshannon, Killybegs, Ardara, Pettigo, and Glenties, County Donegal. The Credit Union has 19 employees and manages assets in excess of €79m. The vacancy has arisen due to the impending retirement of the current CEO.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the main responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) are to:
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the credit union.
* Appoint, lead and motivate the Management Team and credit union employees.
* Undertake and oversee employee performance appraisals and maintain the staff succession plan.
* Draft and present strategies/plans/policies for discussion and Board approval.
* Oversee the preparation of financial statements and management accounts.
* Report monthly to the Board on the performance of the credit union and matters relevant to the Board’s role.
* Ensure appropriate policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls are implemented and maintained.
* Utilise IT systems and reports to set key performance measures.
* Ensure compliance with statutory and other regulatory requirements, including complete and accurate statutory returns to the Central Bank of Ireland.
* Promote and deliver products and services to Members including digital and online services.
* Assist the Board of Directors (as the credit union’s elected representative body) and Board Committees in the performance of their duties.
* Represent the credit union with service providers, regulatory authorities, industry bodies, and other credit unions.
The successful candidate will have:
* A minimum of five years’ experience working at a senior level in the financial services industry.
* A third level business degree and/or relevant professional qualification.
* A strong financial services background with a forward-looking and growth-oriented mindset.
* High customer focus with an emphasis on service delivery and business growth.
* Exceptional people management and motivational skills.
* Proven achievement in HR delivery, including employee relations, performance, and remuneration.
* Demonstrated capabilities in change management, business improvements, and organisation development.
* A detailed knowledge and understanding of credit unions, their operating principles, and ethos.
* Very strong financial and IT skills, including experience in technology deployment.
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong ability to organise effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly, and communicate clearly.
* Leadership skills and the ability to manage stakeholder, customer, and third-party relationships.
* Ability to work on their own initiative and lead others to achieve agreed objectives.
The position of CEO is a Pre-approved Controlled Function (PCF) subject to the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness & Probity Standards.
Salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Ballyshannon & Killybegs Credit Union Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview. Canvassing will disqualify.
Ballyshannon & Killybegs Credit Union Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 25 April 2025.
Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
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