First Entertainment Credit Union · 22 hours ago
SVP, Chief Technology & Data Officer (CTDO)
Hollywood, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$285K/yr - $350K/yr
10+ years expFirst Entertainment Credit Union is seeking a SVP, Chief Technology & Data Officer (CTDO) to lead the execution of a multi-year technology and data strategy that enables scalable growth and modern digital member experiences. The CTDO will oversee enterprise technology architecture, data governance, and security execution, while being a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.
BankingFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Define and execute a 3–5 year enterprise technology and data roadmap aligned to business strategy
Own enterprise technology architecture, engineering, and system design to ensure a scalable, secure ecosystem
Modernize core systems, digital platforms, and integration architecture to support omni-channel member experiences
Lead enterprise technology and data governance, prioritization, and investment discipline
Reduce technical debt, increase system resilience, and decrease vendor dependency
Oversee internal and partner-led software development using modern, secure engineering practices
Establish data as a strategic enterprise asset for decision-making and operational efficiency
Lead enterprise data architecture, governance, quality, and accessibility
Enable responsible AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics adoption with appropriate controls
Drive automation (RPA and intelligent automation) to eliminate manual work and operational friction
Partner with People & Culture to enable a data-informed, high-performing, remote-ready workforce
Build, operate, and secure the enterprise technology environment as the first line of defense
Execute technical security controls across infrastructure, applications, data, and integrations
Serve as the business and control owner for technology risks
Lead technical incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity operations
Partner with ERM, Audit, and Compliance to support independent oversight, examinations, and audits
Provide clear reporting on technology risk posture, incidents, and remediation status to executive leadership and the Board
Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing, inclusive technology and data organization
Establish clear career pathways, leadership development, and succession planning
Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Champion modern collaboration tools and practices that support a hybrid and remote-ready workforce
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field required
10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, preferably as a CIO, CTO, or VP of Technology
Experience in financial services, credit unions, fintech, or other regulated industries
Proven success leading enterprise technology modernization, cloud-native engineering, and system integration initiatives
Demonstrated experience operating secure technology environments and partnering with ERM on cybersecurity oversight
Experience leading large-scale system conversions (e.g., core banking, ERP, CRM)
Strong ability to translate complex technical risks and investments into business value
Preferred
MBA preferred
Company
First Entertainment Credit Union
First Entertainment Credit Union is a non-profit organization that deals with banking, insurance, loans, credit cards and consumer lending.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephen Owen
Chief Executive Officer
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