President/CEO

President/CEO

Requirements

• An extensive background in consumer lending. Commercial or Real Estate lending experience is desired.
• Demonstrated financial leadership and deep understanding of complex financial markets.
• Proven ability to scale operations, drive performance, and lead through change.
• Entrepreneurial approach to growth in deposits, lending, and service innovation.
• Extensive experience in regulatory environments, governance, and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience working with boards, regulators, and government officials.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and advocate effectively across diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and project a professional image.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while leading team members and working across the organization with colleagues to achieve results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated product development acumen and technology management or leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or other related field. Advanced degree and certifications a plus.
• 20+ years broad based consumer and commercial banking experience. Experience in holding senior executive leadership positions. Extensive experience operating in a highly regulated environment with direct experience interacting with regulators and boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, communication, and execution of the Bank’s strategic direction in collaboration with the Board and senior leadership.
• Align the organization with long-term business goals, innovation, and resilience in strategy execution.
• Promote the growth of the Bank’s business lines and customer base in accordance with strategic objectives.
• Demonstrate vision and creativity in the development of funding strategies and asset generation initiatives.
• Oversee daily operations while promoting accountability, transparency, and performance.
• Foster an efficient, service-oriented infrastructure that supports innovation.
• Ensures Nelnet Bank maintains adequate capital, funding, and liquidity to meet its strategic priorities.
• Champions a robust risk management culture that proactively addresses reputational, financial, cyber, compliance, and credit risks.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and maintain high standards of ethics and internal control.
• Oversee the implementation of policies within risk appetite levels and ensure awareness of compliance obligations across the organization.
• Provide sound financial leadership, ensuring fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and effective stewardship.
• Accountable for financial performance and budget management.
• Drives the bank to optimize net spread, gap assessment and risk, and returns by asset class.
• Advise and consult the Board on strategic, operational, and policy matters.
• Provide clear, timely, and transparent information to support Board oversight.
• Engage constructively with regulators and legislative stakeholders to represent the interests of Nelnet Bank.
• Monitor regulatory trends and developments, shaping responses that align with organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial or Real Estate lending experience is desired.
• Advanced degree and certifications a plus.