Job Title: VP - Treasurer and Investment Officer
Status: Exempt
Reports to: EVP - Chief Financial Officer
Department: Treasury
Job Code: 11388
WHO WE ARE:
Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.
WHO YOU ARE:
You play a pivotal role in shaping business direction, fostering innovation, and managing cross-functional collaboration. You serve as a bridge between executive leadership and operational teams, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and goals. You are a strategic and results-driven financial executive with expertise in treasury management, investments, balance sheet optimization, and enterprise analytics. You lead with a data-driven, collaborative approach, aligning liquidity, investment, and pricing strategies to support long-term organizational growth while maintaining safety, soundness, and regulatory compliance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Develop dynamic methodologies for identification and performance monitoring of primary drivers impacting operational performance.
- Develop dynamic methodologies and produce executive-level reports to determine financial performance across markets, products, channels, and member demographics.
- Actively own key Treasurer/Investment Officer and business processes including but not limited to enterprise-wide analytics.
- Provide high level and innovative thought leadership to drive improvement; recommend areas for improvement and lead projects to enhance the reporting and analytical infrastructure.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.
- Foster a positive and engaging work environment for each team member by promoting skill development, coaching for improvement and growth, inspiring others through your words and actions, ensuring positive employee morale throughout Golden 1, and embracing our mission, vision, and core values.
- Lead and mentor the Treasurer/Investment Officer team, conduct informal and formal performance and compensation reviews, set goals, set priorities, and ensure appropriate training and development efforts are in place.
- Oversee and coordinate the assessment of Market, Product, Member, and Channel performance to identify gaps and additional value areas to maximize performance.
- Prepare analysis, commentary, and presentation of performance trends and forecasts.
- Conduct internal and external benchmarking to support metrics-based decisions.
- Exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments as they are identified by the CFO and to assist with various ad hoc projects as needed.
- Monitor and oversee daily cash position and primary liquidity levels of the Golden 1 Credit Union.
- Review, evaluate, and oversee adequacy of borrowing lines and other forms of contingent liquidity.
- Monitor market and industry trends as it relates to local, national, and global economic conditions.
- Evaluate, recommend, and facilitate execution of investment strategies to optimize portfolio composition and yield.
- Oversee development of the annual Strategic Investment Plan and conduct quarterly reviews to be presented to ALCO.
- Evaluate and recommend hedging or derivative strategies when appropriate.
- Monitors competitive market and makes loan and deposit pricing recommendations to ALCO ensuring Golden 1 product pricing aligns with strategy. Partners with key business lines across the organization to provide thought leadership, detailed financial analysis, and strategic recommendations in the areas of product pricing and profitability for existing and new loan and deposit products.
- Oversees the secondary market team to ensure appropriate loan sale strategies are in place to manage IRR as well as credit risk.
QUALIFICIATIONS AND PREFERENCES:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration preferred
- 5+ years of progressively responsible top management experience in auditing, accounting, or controller duties, preferably with a financial institution required
WHY JOIN US:
Golden 1 Credit Union provides its employees a market-competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package through a variety of programs. These programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees that drive and support the achievement of Our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals. The Credit Union is committed a total rewards philosophy built on; a comprehensive compensation package, well-being and work-life balance, career development and growth, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is recognized, valued, and motivated to contribute their best.
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DISCLAIMER/INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. Because the nature of positions and job functions can change over time, this job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all essential functions, duties, responsibilities and qualifications requirements of team members assigned to this job. Job duties may be changed or modified in the Credit Union’s discretion. The Credit Union will keep team members updated on key functions, duties, and requirements of their position by communications from the Credit Union and by updating the job description from time to time. Any team member with questions about the nature of their job duties is encouraged to consult with their supervisor.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Master's degree in Business Administration
- 5+ years of progressively responsible top management experience in auditing, accounting, or controller duties, preferably with a financial institution
Golden 1 Credit Union Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support includes employer contributions and matching. This structure is positioned as part of a competitive total compensation package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are included as core offerings and are cited alongside other strong benefits. These offerings help underpin satisfaction with total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Programs include wellness initiatives, tuition reimbursement, employee loan discounts, and entertainment/fitness/travel discounts. These perks extend value beyond base pay and insurance.
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What We Do
Golden 1 Credit Union is California’s leading financial cooperative and the sixth largest credit union in the U.S. With over $18 billion in assets and 1.1 million members, Golden 1 has 73 branches, 7 Home Loan Centers, 232 ATMs, 30,000 CO-OP ATMs nationwide, and Online and Mobile Banking Services providing account access 24/7. Golden 1 is member owned and offers a wide range of no-to-low fee financial products and services that offer higher yields on savings, lower rates on loans, and unmatched member service. As a full-service credit union, Golden 1 offers all the consumer financial products and latest delivery innovations you'd expect from a large financial institution. Member deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Equal Housing Opportunity. Golden 1 was named a Forbes’ Best-In-State Employer in California for 2019, 2020, and 2021, and year after year, continues to be rated the best credit union in national and local publications.








