Mni Sota Fund · 4 hours ago
Chief Operations Officer
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expMni Sota Fund is an urban and Native-led Community Development Financial Institution based in the Twin Cities. The Chief Operating Officer will provide enterprise level operational leadership, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and values while managing operational systems and infrastructure as the organization grows.
CommunitiesCreditFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Dahli Durley, MBA
Responsibilities
Translate organizational strategy and Board priorities into clear operational plans, sequencing, and performance metrics
Serve as the organizational integrator, aligning people, programs, systems, and resources to support effective execution
Partner closely with the Chief Executive Officer to clarify roles, decision rights, and accountability across leadership and teams
Act as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team on organizational design, growth, and sustainability
Partner with finance leadership to ensure budget alignment, financial controls, and audit readiness in support of organizational sustainability
Design, strengthen, and scale operational systems that support mission aligned service delivery and future growth
Ensure operational readiness across jurisdictions, including nonprofit, Community Development Financial Institution, employment, and lending compliance
Oversee organizational infrastructure, including technology systems, data management, facilities, and vendor relationships
Establish operational standards, dashboards, and internal controls that support accountability and data informed decision making
Foster a workplace culture rooted in Integrity, Creativity, Leadership, and Growth
Ensure equitable, transparent, and culturally responsive people practices in partnership with People and Human Resources leadership
Ensure people systems are aligned with organizational values, equity commitments, and operational goals as the organization scales
Strengthen leadership capacity across teams through clear expectations, accountability frameworks, and performance standards
Support leaders in navigating operational and people related trade offs and cross functional challenges
Identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risk across operations, finance, compliance, technology, and people systems
Ensure strong internal policies, procedures, and documentation that support transparency and long term sustainability
Support organizational risk management, including contracts, insurance, and regulatory compliance
Support Board operations through clear reporting, dashboards, and planning materials in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer
Ensure operational integrity of lending and financial wellness programs in alignment with Community Development Financial Institution standards and funder expectations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Seven or more years of progressive leadership experience in operations, administration, or organizational management
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross functional systems and teams
Strong understanding of nonprofit operations, compliance, and organizational governance. Community Development Financial Institution or financial services experience is a plus
Proven ability to operate as an organizational integrator, aligning strategy with execution across functions
Experience leading with equity, accountability, and shared leadership principles
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort working with senior leaders and Boards
Preferred
Experience working in Indigenous led, Native serving, or community based organizations
Familiarity with grant funded environments, lending operations, and funder compliance
Experience supporting organizational growth, systems change, or operational transformation
Lived experience or deep cultural humility working with Indigenous communities
Company
Mni Sota Fund
Mni Sota Fund, an Urban Native CDFI in Minneapolis, offers financial services and support to the Urban Indian community.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
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