SVP Chief Technology & Data Officer (CTDO)

First Entertainment Credit Union

SVP Chief Technology & Data Officer (CTDO)

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Hollywood Los Angeles CA USA

Hybrid

285K-350K Annually

Expert/Leader

Fintech • Financial Services

Here at First Entertainment we build lifelong financial relationships with the people in entertainment.

The Role

Lead technology and data strategy ensuring secure systems and modern member experiences. Oversee architecture engineering governance and AI innovation. Collaborate with ERM for cybersecurity risks and manage technology risks and security execution.

Summary Generated by Built In

First Entertainment Credit Union is seeking a SVP Chief Technology & Data Officer (CTDO) to lead the execution of a multi-year technology and data strategy that enables scalable growth modern digital member experiences and a secure resilient technology environment.

The CTDO serves as the first line of defense for technology and cyber risk owning and operating the enterprise technology environment including architecture engineering system design and technical security execution. This role owns enterprise architecture software engineering and platform delivery to modernize core systems ensure integration readiness reduce technical debt and deliver secure high-velocity omni-channel solutions.

The CTDO partners closely with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) which owns cybersecurity and information security program strategy and independent oversight as the second line of defense ensuring strong governance regulatory confidence and clear accountability.

This role is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and reports to the President & CEO. The targeted pay for California is between $285k and $350k.

Work location: This role is hybrid in Hollywood CA.

Responsibilities

Strategic Technology & Digital Transformation

• Define and execute a 3–5 year enterprise technology and data roadmap aligned to business strategy.

• Own enterprise technology architecture engineering and system design to ensure a scalable secure ecosystem.

• Modernize core systems digital platforms and integration architecture to support omni-channel member experiences.

• Lead enterprise technology and data governance prioritization and investment discipline.

• Reduce technical debt increase system resilience and decrease vendor dependency.

• Oversee internal and partner-led software development using modern secure engineering practices.

Data Intelligence & AI Innovation

• Establish data as a strategic enterprise asset for decision-making and operational efficiency.

• Lead enterprise data architecture governance quality and accessibility.

• Enable responsible AI machine learning and advanced analytics adoption with appropriate controls.

• Drive automation (RPA and intelligent automation) to eliminate manual work and operational friction.

• Partner with People & Culture to enable a data-informed high-performing remote-ready workforce.

Technology Risk Security Execution & Resilience (1st Line of Defense)

• Build operate and secure the enterprise technology environment as the first line of defense.

• Execute technical security controls across infrastructure applications data and integrations.

• Serve as the business and control owner for technology risks.

• Lead technical incident response disaster recovery and business continuity operations.

• Partner with ERM Audit and Compliance to support independent oversight examinations and audits.

• Provide clear reporting on technology risk posture incidents and remediation status to executive leadership and the Board.

Leadership Governance & Talent Development

• Build lead and inspire a high-performing inclusive technology and data organization.

• Establish clear career pathways leadership development and succession planning.

• Promote a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.

• Champion modern collaboration tools and practices that support a hybrid and remote-ready workforce.

At First Entertainment your role and every role are essential to our Mission [We build lifelong financial relationships with the people in entertainment based on a deep understanding of how they live and work] Core Values [Members First + Ownership + Integrity + Innovation + Inclusivity + One Team] and we expect you to uphold them.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering or a related field required; MBA preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience preferably as a CIO CTO or VP of Technology.

• Experience in financial services credit unions fintech or other regulated industries.

• Proven success leading enterprise technology modernization cloud-native engineering and system integration initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience operating secure technology environments and partnering with ERM on cybersecurity oversight.

• Experience leading large-scale system conversions (e.g. core banking ERP CRM).

• Strong ability to translate complex technical risks and investments into business value.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience
Experience in financial services or regulated industries
Proven success in enterprise technology modernization
Experience leading large-scale system conversions

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The Company

HQ: Los Angeles CA

225 Employees

Year Founded: 1967

What We Do

Named one of the top 10 Credit Union in California by Forbes First Entertainment Credit Union has been the financial ally since 1967 for the creators of entertainment and those who support them. With more than 2.1 billion in assets and over 90000 members we are constantly looking for talents to help us build a high trust high performance and workplace of choice culture while growing our business. As a teammate you will enjoy an inclusive workplace culture and an employer-of-choice environment. At First Entertainment Credit Union we believe Your Story Matters and that includes our members employees community and those interested in joining our growing team.

Why Work With Us

At First Entertainment we believe our teammates are capable of great things. We celebrate their commitment to excellence and aim to foster that dedication through both professional and personal growth. We don't believe in merely employing workers but in empowering future leaders. We help our teammates bring their own career stories to life.