Location: Irvine, CA
Compensation: $300,000 – $350,000+ DOE, plus executive incentives and performance bonuses

About the Opportunity
We are seeking a bold, highly strategic, and accomplished Chief Executive Officer to lead our financial institution into its next era of strength, innovation, and community leadership. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a well-respected, high-performing banking organization with the resources, relationships, and reputation to achieve exceptional growth and sustained market dominance.

The CEO will be the driving force behind visionary leadership, strategic expansion, operational excellence, and financial stewardship. You will serve as the face of the institution to clients, regulators, shareholders, and the community while ensuring that our commitment to exceptional service, integrity, and innovation remains unwavering.

This role demands a leader who thrives on navigating complex market dynamics, guiding large-scale growth strategies, and inspiring high-performing teams. You will combine deep industry knowledge with strong financial acumen, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a proven ability to deliver results in a competitive banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision & Leadership – Develop, communicate, and execute a long-term strategic plan that positions the bank as a leader in innovation, service excellence, and community engagement.

• Market Growth & Expansion – Identify and pursue growth opportunities across commercial, retail, and digital banking channels while maintaining prudent risk management and regulatory compliance.

• Financial Performance – Oversee profitability, capital adequacy, liquidity, and asset quality; drive disciplined growth strategies that maximize shareholder value.

• Operational Excellence – Ensure efficient, scalable processes across lending, deposits, compliance, operations, and technology to support a high-performance culture.

• Risk & Regulatory Management – Maintain a robust risk management framework that meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements while protecting the bank’s reputation and long-term stability.

• Talent Development – Attract, retain, and mentor top leadership talent; create a culture of empowerment, accountability, and professional growth.

• Stakeholder Relations – Represent the bank to the community, regulators, investors, and industry leaders; cultivate strong partnerships and advocate for the institution’s role in economic development.

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership experience in the banking or broader financial services industry, ideally as a CEO, President, or C-suite leader in a high-performing institution.

• Track record of success in driving growth, profitability, and organizational transformation.

• Comprehensive understanding of banking operations, compliance, risk management, and financial performance metrics.

• Strong network and reputation within the banking and financial community.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, or similar) strongly preferred.

Why This Role?
This is a premier leadership opportunity for a banking executive ready to make a lasting impact. You will have the influence and resources to strengthen market share, expand innovative service offerings, and lead with integrity and purpose. The role offers the perfect balance of challenge, prestige, and opportunity—with the ability to drive measurable results for the bank, its shareholders, and the communities we serve.

If you are a decisive, respected banking leader with the vision to guide a thriving financial institution into the future, we invite you to explore this transformational role.