Executive Director

Executive Director of Operations

Location: 1115 N Westover Blvd Albany, Ga
Reports To: CEO
Company: Bridgeway Credit Union

Lead. Structure. Transform.

Bridgeway Credit Union is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly disciplined Executive Director of Operations to lead our frontline and virtual branch operations. This is not just an operations role, it’s a mission-critical leadership position responsible for building structure, driving performance, and shaping the future of our member experience.

If you are a decisive leader who thrives on accountability, clarity, and results, and you know how to turn strategy into action across multiple locations, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

As our Executive Director of Operations, you will own operational excellence across all branches, ensuring consistency, compliance, and an exceptional member experience. You will bring strong leadership, clear direction, and structured execution to every aspect of operations.

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to define and execute short- and long-term operational strategies
• Translate vision into clear goals, measurable outcomes, and actionable plans
• Drive loan growth, sales performance, and operational efficiency across all branches

Operational Excellence & Structure

• Establish and enforce consistent policies, procedures, and workflows
• Lead monthly and quarterly audits, performance tracking, and reporting
• Maintain high standards of compliance, safety, and security across all locations
• Ensure branches operate with precision, accountability, and efficiency

People Leadership & Accountability

• Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing Operations and Branch Directors
• Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for results
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Build a culture rooted in discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Member Experience & Service Excellence

• Champion a consistent, high-quality member experience
• Resolve complex and escalated member issues with confidence and professionalism
• Ensure teams proactively identify member needs and deliver the right solutions
• Model and reinforce our core values in every interaction

What You Bring

We’re looking for a structured thinker, confident decision-maker, and strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced financial environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in banking or financial services
• Deep knowledge of banking operations, lending products, and compliance regulations
• Proven ability to lead multi-location teams and drive measurable results
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and leadership presence

Key Strengths

• Ability to build structure where it’s needed and optimize what already works
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability
• Skilled at balancing big-picture strategy with day-to-day execution
• Confident in making decisions, addressing challenges, and leading change
• Technologically savvy and comfortable leveraging data and reporting tools

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will:

• Deliver consistent growth across lending, deposits, and member relationships
• Ensure operations are disciplined, compliant, and highly efficient
• Build a strong leadership bench across all branches
• Create a culture of accountability, performance, and service excellence

Why Join Bridgeway Credit Union?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that puts members first
• Work directly with executive leadership to shape the future of the organization
• Lead a high-impact function with visibility and influence
• Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and excellence

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to bring structure, leadership, and results-driven execution to a growing credit union, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build the future of operations at Bridgeway Credit Union.