Director, Technology

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Summary of the Job:

Lead FNBO's technology strategy and execution for the Core Banking Platform, the foundational system powering deposits and loan accounts across the enterprise. This role is critical to the stability, evolution, and modernization of FNBO's core banking infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings a passion for continuous improvement — across people, processes, and technology — and thrives in a fast-paced environment that demands the ability to balance day-to-day business delivery, bank acquisition integration, and long-term technology modernization.

About This Role:

Strategic Leadership Develop and execute a technology roadmap for the Core Banking Platform that balances operational stability with modernization priorities

Partner with division and business leaders to identify opportunities to enhance core banking capabilities and streamline processes

Establish governance frameworks that enable innovation while maintaining the reliability and compliance standards expected of mission-critical banking infrastructure

Anticipate evolving business needs and think strategically about how the Core Banking Platform must scale and adapt to support FNBO's growth — including expansion into new markets, increased transaction volumes, and the integration demands of a larger, more complex institution

Technology Management Oversee the architecture, development, and maintenance of the Core Banking Platform supporting deposits and loan account processing

Lead modernization initiatives to evolve legacy mainframe capabilities toward distributed and cloud-based architectures without disrupting critical operations

Direct the evaluation and integration of third-party solutions and acquired bank systems into the core banking ecosystem

Ensure seamless integration between core banking infrastructure and surrounding enterprise systems, including digital channels, data platforms, and downstream applications

Champion process improvement initiatives that increase team efficiency, reduce technical debt, and improve system reliability

Team Leadership Manage a diverse team of technology professionals including mainframe engineers, architects, and analysts, as well as a third-party offshore team of COBOL developers

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, curiosity, and technical excellence — encouraging the team to grow beyond traditional mainframe skill sets Develop talent through mentorship, cross-training in modern technologies, and clear career growth pathways

Build strong collaborative relationships between the core banking team and business stakeholders, product owners, and other technology teams

Risk Management & Compliance Ensure all core banking systems meet regulatory requirements including OCC standards and applicable federal banking regulations

Implement and maintain robust data security measures to protect sensitive financial and customer account information

Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning for the Core Banking Platform as a mission-critical system

Collaborate with compliance, risk management, and audit teams on technology risk assessments and remediation efforts

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive technology experience in financial services, with at least 7+ years in technology leadership roles

Demonstrated success managing complex, high-availability systems in regulated environments

Technical Knowledge Deep understanding of core banking platforms, with direct experience with a leading core banking platform strongly preferred

Hands-on background with COBOL development and mainframe operations, with the ability to credibly lead and grow a team of mainframe engineers

Experience with distributed systems, API integration, and cloud-based infrastructure — and a clear vision for how these technologies complement and modernize core banking…