Director/Strategic Alliances

Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually About the Opportunity There's never been a more exciting time to join us! We're launching a new brand (and a new name Arise Financial ) with a bold vision for the future—one built on innovation, technology, and a commitment to helping people live more and worry less. For more than a century, we've believed that banking is about putting people first. We're building on that legacy while embracing new ideas and creating an even better experience for both our employees and the members and communities we serve. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, make an impact, and help shape what's next, we'd love to hear from you. Why You'll Love Working Here Certified Great Place to Work® Competitive pay Annual incentive/bonus potential Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D 401(k) plan with employer match Hybrid work from home flexibility (min 3 days a week in office) Generous paid time off and holidays Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Opportunities for professional growth and career development Meaningful work that positively impacts our members and communities About the Role As the Director, Strategic Alliances , you will lead the Credit Union's strategic partnership and Select Employee Group (SEG) initiatives to drive membership growth, deepen community relationships, and expand lending and deposit opportunities. Serving as the primary relationship manager for key employer groups and strategic partners, you'll create meaningful partnerships that deliver value to both our members and the organizations we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven leader who enjoys business development, community engagement, and collaborating across the organization to achieve strategic growth. What You'll Do Develop and execute the Credit Union's strategic alliance and Select Employee Group (SEG) growth strategy to increase membership, loans, deposits, and overall relationship value. Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned Anchor SEGs and strategic partners, building trusted executive-level relationships and identifying opportunities to expand engagement. Deliver a concierge-level partnership experience by collaborating with Retail Banking, Lending, Marketing, Business Services, and other internal teams to provide customized financial solutions. Design and implement strategic engagement initiatives, including financial wellness programs, employee onboarding events, educational workshops, onsite visits, and targeted outreach campaigns. Identify, cultivate, negotiate, and onboard new employer groups, affinity organizations, and strategic partners that align with the Credit Union's growth objectives. Represent the Credit Union at employer meetings, community organizations, networking events, industry associations, and business development activities to strengthen brand awareness and generate new business opportunities. Partner with Marketing and business line leaders to develop promotional campaigns, communication strategies, and business development initiatives that support partner engagement and member acquisition. Monitor partnership performance by analyzing membership growth, loan production, deposit growth, product penetration, and overall relationship profitability, providing recommendations to executive leadership. Ensure all partnership activities comply with Credit Union policies, regulatory requirements, and sound risk management practices while maintaining appropriate documentation and reporting. Stay informed of industry trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging market opportunities to recommend innovative partnership strategies that support long-term organizational growth. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Management, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred. Seven to ten years of progressive experience in financial services, business development, relationship management, strategic partnerships, commercial sales, or leadership. Proven success developing strategic partnerships that drive measurable business growth and strengthen organizational relationships. Experience building and managing executive-level relationships using a consultative, solution-oriented approach. Strong understanding of consumer lending, mortgage lending, deposit products, business development, and relationship management within the financial services industry. Exceptional presentation, negotiation, networking, and executive communication skills. Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate partnership performance, identify opportunities, and develop strategic growth initiatives. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business reporting tools. Self-motivated and results-driven with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple business units. Willingness to travel regularly to employer locations, partner organizations, community events, and industry meetings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, we're pleased to share that the base range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000 per year , excluding fringe benefits or potential incentives. If you're hired, your final base pay will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and experience. We also take pay equity seriously and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. This job posting is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a complete listing of the job responsibilities and requirements. At this time, the Credit Union will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e., H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization). If you need sponsorship now or in the future, look for this statement in the job description before you apply: “The Credit Union will consider sponsoring a new, qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position”. If this is not listed in the job description, we will not provide sponsorship for the candidate to work in the United States. #LI-Hybrid