First Commerce Bank · 1 month ago
SVP, Chief Technology Officer
Lakewood AOTS, Lakewood, NJ, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expFirst Commerce Bank is dedicated to providing high-quality products and services with superior customer service. They are seeking a Chief Technology Officer to manage the bank's information technology resources, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with regulatory requirements while developing strategic technology plans aligned with business objectives.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing the Bank’s information technology resources and support services to ensure efficient and effective operations; implementing strategies to achieve goals assigned to the department; ensuring the department's compliance with operating policies and procedures and outside regulatory requirements; directly supervising assigned personnel; communicating with appropriate management and staff personnel; providing periodic reports
Lead and oversee all IT operations, systems, and resources to ensure organizational efficiency
Develop and execute strategic technology plans aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
Manage IT projects, vendor relationships, procurement, and budgeting
Ensure robust security, compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity
Supervise and develop IT personnel, fostering a collaborative and compliant workplace
Communicate effectively with executive leadership and provide regular reporting on IT performance and initiatives
Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace
Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements
Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the department as well as with other departments in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information
Reports pertinent information to the immediate manager as requested, or according to an established schedule; compiles information as necessary or as directed and provides data to appropriate Bank personnel
Responds to inquiries relating to his/her particular area, or to requests from other Bank personnel, within given time frames and within established policy
Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
CISSP or A+ certification preferred
specialized bank IT education/training
valid driver's license
Communicates clearly in English
proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills
proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills
thorough knowledge of bank operations, products, and services
proficient technical knowledge and skills to support bank's hardware, software, and networking, including support for various PCs, laptops, printers, phones, mobile devices, etc
proficient problem solving, troubleshooting, and documentation skills, including complex technical issues
knowledge of/experience with Microsoft Windows 11, Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, DATTO, DFS, VMWare virtualization technologies, and Active Directory, user accounts, and permissions
knowledge of computer and network security principles
demonstrated leadership, management, and supervisory skills
visual and auditory skills
ability to stand, stoop, crawl, reach, and lift items weighing 15 lbs. or less
A minimum of eight (8) years' related experience preferred
Company
First Commerce Bank
First Commerce Bank offers personal, commercial, and business loans.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$40M2025-12-31Post Ipo Debt· $40M
2017-06-07IPO
Leadership Team
April Huchko
SVP Chief Retail Officer
Rhiannon Williams
SVP, Chief Credit Officer
Recent News
First Commerce Bancorp, Inc.
2025-07-29
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