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5 Common Executive Hiring Pitfalls in Credit Unions (And How a Specialized Recruiter Can Help You Avoid Them)
As the regulatory landscape shifts and membership ranks continue to age, credit unions are facing new transformation demands. To achieve sustainable success, these non-for-profit financial institutions need to find new opportunities for growth, innovation, and exceptional service—without losing their deep community focus. Finding the right credit union executives will be critical for pushing strategic initiatives…
Read MoreHow to Navigate a Confidential Search When Executives Underperform
The pressure on executives to deliver measurable value is rapidly rising. Across industries, boards and investors are demanding competitive returns even amid sluggish economic growth, swiftly replacing underperforming CEOs. The pattern follows in the financial sector, where market unpredictability is driving an urgent need for agile leadership. Finding the right replacement can be a tricky…
Read MoreWhy Financial Institutions Must Prioritize Succession Planning to Secure Their Future
Financial institutions across the country are grappling with growing retention challenges in 2025. With burnout and uncertainty fueling CFO turnover, banks are struggling to maintain strategic continuity and lock in clear CEO successors. It certainly doesn’t help that global CEO resignation rates have reached record levels. Young professionals are leaving traditional finserv organizations is adding…
Read MoreAJC Secures Two Experienced Senior Bank Directors for DC Green Bank
April 7, 2025 – Pittston, PA – AJ Consultants, a top bank executive search firm, is proud to share its successful placement of two experienced leaders at DC Green Bank. Cecilia Walker joins the financial institution as Senior Director of Credit Administration, bringing over 25 years of experience in her field. Through collaborations with the…
Read MorePreparing for Bank Compliance Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
The banking industry has rapidly shifted toward a stringent regulatory environment in recent years. According to a Forrester, 98% of financial institutions experienced a rise in financial crime compliance costs alone in 2023, driven primarily by skyrocketing labor and technology expenses. Penalties for noncompliance have increased just as fast. However, the pendulum may be swinging…
Read MorePreparing for AI Compliance in the Banking Industry
As banks ramp up their technology spending, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a key investment priority. A recent NVIDIA survey found 91% of financial services companies are now using or assessing AI for diverse use cases—from fraud detection and portfolio optimization to operational efficiency and customer support. For bank executives, it is abundantly clear that…
Read MoreAJC Delivers Exceptional Sandy Spring Bank Placement with Treasurer Scott Clark
October 4, 2024 – Pittston, PA – AJ Consultants (AJC), a leading executive search firm in the bank and finance sector, is proud to share its pivotal role in placing Scott Clark as Treasurer at Sandy Spring Bank. In search of a senior financial leader to elevate its financial management and investment strategies, the Maryland-based…
Read MoreAJ Consultants Places Seasoned Finance Executive Dominic C. Canuso as CFO at Capital Bank
September 26, 2024 – Pittston, PA – AJ Consultants (AJC), a premier executive search firm specializing in the bank and finance sector, is delighted to share its successful placement of Dominic C. Canuso as the Chief Financial Officer at Capital Bank. When Capital Bank reached out in search of a seasoned executive, AJC recognized the…
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