Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Lafayette Federal Credit Union

Deputy, Chief Operating Officer at Lafayette Federal Credit Union driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives. Overseeing various business functions and providing executive-level leadership.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRockville • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic leadership partner to the Chief Operating Officer
Drive organizational performance, operational excellence, and enterprise-wide execution
Lead high-impact initiatives, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and ensure operational readiness across key business areas
Provide executive-level leadership, oversight, and decision-making support
Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization
Translate strategy into execution, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support sustainable growth
Supervise day-to-day functions across risk management, mortgage and consumer lending, servicing, business services, information technology, project management, business development, and branch operations/facilities
Act with authority to make decisions on behalf of the COO when required
Partner with executive leadership to identify operational efficiencies, improve organizational effectiveness, and eliminate process bottlenecks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Minimum 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience within financial services, banking, or credit unions
Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple operational disciplines including lending, servicing, branch operations, facilities, information technology, project management, and strategic initiatives
Proven track record managing large-scale projects, regulatory examinations, organizational growth initiatives, and executive-level priorities
Experience presenting to executive leadership teams, Board committees, or Boards of Directors
Strong understanding of budgeting, financial management, operational performance metrics, and resource allocation
Exceptional leadership presence, communication skills, organizational capabilities, and strategic thinking ability.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer paid (99.9%) health insurance premium for single and family coverage (HMO Plan)
Fully funded deductible (HMO Plan)
401k employer matching contribution
Income protection with life insurance, short and long-term disability
Paid time off, holiday leave & birthday leave
Educational assistance
Commuter benefits program and more !

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial managementoperational performance metricsproject managementrisk managementlendingservicingbranch operationsfacilities managementstrategic initiativesbudgeting

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational capabilitiesstrategic thinkingcollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementexecutive presencedecision-makingcross-functional coordination

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBA