Luminate · 1 day ago
Director of Cooperative Development and Support Services: Metairie
Luminate is seeking a mission-driven leader for the role of Director of Cooperative Development and Support Services at Firemen’s Federal Credit Union. This position involves leading efforts to support at-risk credit unions and developing strategies to enhance financial services in underserved communities across Louisiana and Southern Mississippi.
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Responsibilities
Lead cooperative partnerships
Develop and oversee a regional strategy to assist at-risk credit unions referred by regulators
Build collaborative solutions that prioritize member well-being and long-term sustainability
Guide turnaround & management support
Lead Firemen’s Federal Credit Union teams deployed to support partner credit unions
Design and implement operational recovery plans
Facilitate annual board and management strategic planning sessions to develop actionable strategic business plans
Drive responsible growth
Develop innovative models that preserve cooperative values
Structure and negotiate partnership or merger agreements with transparency and fairness
Work with executive peers to expand our services into 35 underserved communities and parishes across Louisiana and Southern Mississippi
Represent the movement
Build strong relationships with NCUA, state regulators, leagues, and credit union partners
Position Firemen’s Federal Credit Union as a regional leader with national reach in cooperative recovery and development
Qualification
Required
Senior leadership experience in credit unions or financial institutions
Strong knowledge of NCUA regulations, CAMELS ratings, ALM practices, and credit union governance
Familiarity with Louisiana OFI, Mississippi DB&CF, and the ability to work with regulators in states such as Tennessee and Alabama
Experience leading board and management strategic planning sessions
Proven ability to build cooperative, non-predatory partnerships
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A mission-centered mindset aligned with People Helping People
Benefits
A generous portion of health insurance paid by NOFFCU
Dental insurance paid at 100%
Vision insurance paid at 100%
401K with matching contribution
Life insurance valued at your annual salary
Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
2 weeks of sick and vacation leave
Paid holidays
0% interest clothing loan for $500
Company
Luminate
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