Smith & Wilkinson is proud to partner with Norway Savings Bank (“NSB”) in leading the search for the Bank’s first SVP, Innovation & Efficiency Officer.
Established in 1866, Norway Savings Bank is a well-respected, $2 billion, state-chartered mutual bank with deep roots in the communities it serves. With over 300 full-time employees and 25 branch locations throughout Maine and New Hampshire, NSB is the 8th largest bank headquartered in Maine. The Bank maintains a robust financial position with nearly a 14% Tier 1 capital and a $1.5 billion loan portfolio. NSB delivers a comprehensive suite of consumer and business banking services, including deposit and lending solutions, and offers investment management and trust services through its Asset Management Group. With modern digital banking tools, NSB combines the convenience of anytime, anywhere banking with the local decision making and personalized services which define a true community bank.
Reporting to the President & CEO, the SVP, Innovation & Efficiency Officer serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for advancing operational effectiveness and strategic transformation across the Bank. This newly created role provides leadership for the Business Intelligence, Project Management, and Digital Banking Administration functions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and thoughtful innovation. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leaders and business line stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance processes, better leverage technology investments, and position the Bank for sustained growth and exceptional client service.
We are seeking an influential and relationship-oriented leader who combines strategic vision with a practical, hands-on approach to execution while preserving the collaborative culture, community focus, and employee-first values that have defined Norway Savings Bank as one of Maine’s premier financial institutions for more than 160 years.