Scion Nonprofit Staffing is excited to introduce an exceptional opportunity for a Chief Administrative Officer position at a financial institution based in Maryland. We seek a dynamic CAO to oversee daily operations, compliance, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage enterprise-wide risk, lead project management efforts, and ensure adherence to banking regulations. This on-site role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills to drive organizational growth and efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in creating and managing the strategic plan and growth initiatives.
• Oversee enterprise-wide risk and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Establish processes for managing compliance issues and corrective actions.
• Develop contingency plans for potential crises impacting operations or financial stability.
• Review audit findings and report on remediation plans.
• Manage the activities of the Risk Manager and Compliance department.
• Coordinate annual risk assessments, including compliance management and fair lending.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and regulatory authorities, consultants, and auditors.
• Oversee vendor management and third-party risk management processes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project managers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project portfolios to ensure timelines, budgets, and resource allocations are optimized.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local banking laws and regulations.
• Review and negotiate legal documents, including customer agreements and vendor contracts.
• Manage foreclosure proceedings and liaise with attorneys during property repossession.
• Track and report on loss mitigation efforts, including recovery rates.

• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of management experience
• PMP and CRCM or CCBCO certifications
• Banking industry and regulatory experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Expertise in data management and analytics
• Strong financial services background preferred
• Experience with banking regulators preferred
• Ability to lead multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously is a must

• Competitive salary range of $205,000 - $225,000 depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, Sick Leave, and Holidays.

HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https://scionstaffing.com/job/12373

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. 

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.