Our client Ransom Consulting, LLC. is currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in one of their Northern New England offices. This is an excellent leadership opportunity to work with a high-performing team collaborating closely with other experienced engineers and scientists.

The position at the minimum is responsible for leading the delivery of geotechnical aspects of projects to support the other disciplines within the company. There is the opportunity to take this leadership role even further to build and develop the small Geotechnical Engineering team into a stand-alone practice area and grow the team.

The projects will be balanced between environmental and site civil engineering projects located in the Northeast. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong geotechnical engineer that would like more leadership opportunities or the opportunity for driving their professional growth.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Construction and earthwork designs
• Earth support systems
• Existing design and peer review
• Field instrumentation and analysis
• Forensic assessments
• Foundation evaluation
• Ground improvement analysis
• Pavement design and evaluation
• Resource evaluation
• Rock anchor design
• Slope stability & landslide analysis
• Stand-alone or bundled geotechnical/environmental investigations
• Interacting with clients, and contractors and representing the firm in a professional manner at project sites.

Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Ideal years of experience is 7+ years of professional experience
• Professional Engineer license

Our client, a specialized and successful MGU providing access to coverage (General Liability, Professional Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Inland Marine, Excess/Umbrella) for Security Guards servicing Industrial institutions, Office Buildings, Construction Sites and other target classes, is expanding and looking for an Underwriter to join their team.

If you have at least 3 years of experience underwriting commercial casualty lines including general liability or E&S (any Security Guard/contractors experience is a huge plus), have a proven track record of working with retail/wholesale brokers on renewals and/or new business, and are looking to join an organization looking to scale, then contact Colin Morgan to learn more! 

This is a hybrid position, and this candidate must report in a hybrid capacity to one of the client’s offices in Baltimore, Charlotte, Atlanta, on Long Island, New York City, or Chicago. This company offers competitive pay, benefits, and room for growth.

Due to the upcoming retirement of the long-time CEO, Smith and Wilkinson has been retained by the Board of Directors to lead a search for the next CEO. This is a highly visible, dynamic role for a well-rounded, community oriented, financial services executive who is interested in leading the organization and building on the positive work done by the current team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic leadership, management and vision necessary to grow the Credit Union. They will work closely with the Board of Directors and Credit Union staff to develop and implement short and long-term strategy and goals to achieve the Credit Union’s vision, mission and goals. Please reach out to Steve Peary to learn more about the role.

Due to a planned retirement, S&W has been retained by $933MM OneLocal (www.onelocalbank.com) to oversee the search for the bank's Vice President, Director of Human Resources. OneLocal was formed in late 2022 through the merger of Norwood Bank and Foxboro Federal Savings, both Massachusetts-based mutual banks, aiming to create a "larger, stronger community bank." The brand emphasizes the bank's commitment to being a local, independent, mutual community bank focused on helping families, businesses, and communities prosper. With four retail locations in eastern Massachusetts, the bank provides a full suite of consumer and business deposit and loan solutions accessible online, via mobile platforms, and in person. OneLocal consistently ranks at the top of its peer group for capital and earnings, reflecting its excellent financial condition.

Reporting to the bank's CEO, the VP, Director of Human Resources will lead the bank's HR function and have a significant role in the future of one of the financially strongest banks in Massachusetts. We are seeking exceptional human resources talent for this unique leadership role. Successful candidates will demonstrate the right combination of strategic vision, leadership, and hands-on HR skills. For additional information, please contact a member of the S&W search team: Darcy Flaherty, Senior Associate, Financial Services (dflaherty@smithandwilkinson.com) or Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner, Financial Services (cboyd@smithandwilkinson.com).

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Chief People Officer (CPO) is responsible for developing and executing the people resource vision and strategy for Mascoma Bank, demonstrating innovation and leadership in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the bank. The CPO oversees all disciplines associated with talent management, talent development, recruitment, compensation, benefits, people resources compliance, and the payroll function with the primary focus on increasing employee engagement and cultivating our purpose driven, inclusive culture. The Chief People Officer is an active member of the Senior Leadership Team and a key executive partner who is tasked with facilitating strategic initiatives, change management, and organizational design.

Our successful commercial and personal property & casualty carrier client that provides capacity to over 35 programs is expanding their compliance team and looking for a Compliance Manager to come aboard.  With the help of a direct report, this role will support the onboarding of new admitted and E&S programs by managing various state requirements, review and approve draft/ SERFF filings, solve program objections, and report on various regulatory issues. 

You must have at least 7 years of experience in a filings, regulatory, compliance role working for a commercial carrier, exposure to excess & surplus and admitted products, and strong relationships with various insurance departments nationally.

Position is fully remote, will manage a small team, and requires a proactive and collaborative working style.  

Contact Harrison Hines to learn more!

Reporting to the EVP Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Commercial Lending Officer will be responsible for overseeing the management and direction of the Commercial Lending team, Commercial Loan Administration department, the Commercial Portfolio Manager, and the Commercial Banking & Compliance Assistant. This person will be a “player-coach” with business development and portfolio management responsibilities, while being part of the Senior Leadership Team.  Our client is a $1B mutual bank with locations in Southern Maine and Southern New Hampshire.

Our global MGA client is growing in the US and now hiring an experienced Business Development Manager to drive their retail and wholesale distribution strategy for their US based program partners. 

This role will partner with existing programs offering niche solutions across farm/ag, professional liability, construction, transportation, and beyond to access more retailers and wholesalers throughout the country, driving increased revenue, identifying cross selling opportunities, negotiating new broker/ agent partnerships, and breaking into new markets.  

This role will also work with leadership to identify emerging product trends as well as market revisions to maximize profitability.

You must have at least 8 years of commercial property & casualty sales experience, working in a carrier or MGA partnerships role, broking or agency development capacity to be considered as well as a significant rolodex amongst retailers and wholesalers.

Position is fully remote and comes with great growth opportunity as the company continues to build around the US.

Contact Harrison Hines to learn more.

Doucet Survey, a progressive New England survey company, has recently opened a new office in Kennebunk, ME, and is looking for an experienced Survey Crew Chief to join their team and lead projects in Southern Maine. This is a great opportunity to work in a small team environment, closely collaborating with senior staff and playing a hands-on role in local projects that have a significant impact.

The main responsibility of this role is to lead survey field activities, with the support of a survey Instrument Operator. You will work closely with Matt, the Kennebunk office leader and Principal, to plan and execute projects, collect accurate field data, and maintain equipment. Doucet Survey's clients include local municipalities, state DOTs, and private commercial and residential properties. The projects range from water and wastewater infrastructure to renewable energy and boundary surveys, providing a diverse range of tasks to keep the work interesting.

This position is ideal for someone looking for a balanced work-life culture and a variety of project tasks. Furthermore, the busy new office provides opportunities for professional and team growth.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the quality and quantity of daily fieldwork
• Attend daily pre & post survey meetings with Project Manager
• Interact with clients and contractors while professionally representing the firm at project sites
• work with Trimble equipment, Leica scanners, and other progressive technologies on projects throughout New England
• Oversight of Instrument Operator

Qualifications:

• A college degree and F.S./S.I.T is preferred
• Approximately four years of experience as a Crew Chief working on high-detail engineering surveys, ALTA’s, and construction layout
• A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to pass a Department of Defense security screening are also required.

Smith & Wilkinson has been retained to manage the search and selection process for the next Director of Accounting for Direct Federal Credit Union ("Direct," www.direct.com). Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, and founded in 1953, Direct is an approximately $834MM credit union that serves members who live, work, worship, or attend school in Norfolk and Middlesex Counties, a potential field of membership of over 2.3 million people. As a nonprofit, Direct's earnings are invested back into the credit union, meaning lower loan rates and higher deposit rates for its members. Unlike most community financial institutions, Direct does not operate retail branches besides its Needham headquarters but instead serves its members virtually through a modern suite of online and mobile solutions. The credit union is in strong financial condition, notably with a core capital/net worth ratio of almost 12%.

Reporting to the credit union's Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Accounting will lead a team of tenured accounting professionals and play a crucial role in steering the financial and operational success of the Credit Union. With autonomy over the credit union’s accounting strategy, policies, programs, and objectives, the role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute significantly to Direct Federal's financial vision. This is a hybrid role and Direct offers a very competitive suite of employee benefits. For additional information about this unique accounting role, please contact Darcy Flaherty, Senior Associate (dflaherty@smithandwilkinson.com).

Ransom Consulting, LLC. is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join their team in either of their Portland, Maine or Portsmouth, New Hampshire offices. This is an opportunity to work in a small team environment, collaborating closely with experienced senior engineers and having a hands-on role with impactful and rewarding local projects.

The project responsibilities can vary to meet the experience level of the new team member, including permitting and design, assisting with the scope, schedule, and budget for a variety of projects such as land development & Brownfield redevelopment sites, water and stormwater infrastructure, transportation including multi-modal streetscape and urban infill design, and some coastal engineering.

Beyond joining a team that enjoys their work and working together, the position would appeal to someone looking for a variety of project tasks and a culture that supports the importance of living a healthy life both personally and professionally. There’s the potential to assist with project management and stay hands-on in project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Site design, planning, grading and drainage, utility, and stormwater
• Working with local and state regulators for permitting needs
• Attend occasional town meetings for planning board review process
• Interacting with clients and contractors while representing the firm in a professional manner at project sites.

Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• Ideal years of experience is 5+ years of professional experience but can be flexible
• PE license preferred but not required
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and HydroCAD

Reinsurance Brokers (MGAs, Structured Solutions, Legacy) fully remote!

Our risk capital provider client is building out their US team and looking for senior level reinsurance brokers to bring in new relationships and hit revenue targets. If you have a strong background executing reinsurance deals across commercial property and casualty specific to legacy, structured solutions, or MGAs, please contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more.

These roles are fully remote anywhere in the US, require a strong rolodex, client management/ negotiation skills, and based on seniority, will manage a small team as they continue to scale. Roles come with a competitive package and strong incentives to hit revenue goals as well as equity.

Smith & Wilkinson has been engaged by Empeople Credit Union to lead the search for their next Vice President of Marketing. Established in 1935, Empeople has a rich history of guiding members toward their financial objectives. Although their name has evolved, their steadfast commitment to mission, vision, and values persists. The merger of Deere Employees Credit Union and Infinity Credit Union has resulted in a more robust, member-centric organization dedicated to continuous improvement. Following this merger, Empeople Credit Union boasts just over $2 billion in assets and serves over 73,000 members across multiple locations.

In this role, reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Marketing will play a pivotal part in shaping and executing data-driven marketing strategies. These strategies are designed to propel the credit union's overall success by attaining strategic objectives. Key responsibilities encompass crafting and implementing a comprehensive marketing plan, analyzing market metrics, understanding member life cycles, and providing insights into market trends. Emphasis will be placed on leveraging data analytics and member segmentation to customize messaging and effectively reach target audiences. The VP of Marketing will oversee ongoing campaigns for loan, deposit, and membership growth, utilizing both traditional and digital channels. Additionally, the position entails managing the credit union's online and social media presence, spearheading marketing automation initiatives, nurturing vendor relationships, and overseeing the annual marketing budget.

For a confidential discussion and further details, please contact Nathan Townsend or any member of our financial services team.

The Network Security Officer will oversee and supervise the activities and assignments of the Bank’s Network Administration employees. You will be responsible for all supervisory tasks including Annual Performance Reviews and GPS meetings. You will ensure the security and continuity of the Bank’s network and related systems. You will establish network specifications for security by analyzing network security health, workflow, system access, information, and security requirements to provide overall network security architecture guidance. You will also perform firewall security administration, including access control maintenance and signature tuning. Managing the SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) log management system will be an integral component of the position along with the daily operation and maintenance of the InfoSec Playbook.

This position will report to the Chief Technology Officer.

The SVP Finance will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting, including profitability analysis, corporate budgeting, financial controls, and overall business strategy as well as the management of the bank’s investment portfolio.

The SVP of Finance reports directly to the Co-CEO, CFO of the bank.

Our successful real estate and habitational commercial property MGA is expanding in Charlotte, NC and is looking for a Team Leader, Senior Underwriter to not only grow their book of business but their office as well. If you are a strong production underwriter who has broker relationships and a track record of building out territories, then contact Colin Morgan to learn more.

This is a phenomenal opportunity for an underwriter eager for a leadership role. You will continue building out and managing an already successful branch, given key relationships to be able to hit the ground running, with all the right resources to underwrite and manage others.

You must have at least 5 years of experience underwriting habitational property accounts, broker relationships in the Mid Atlantic, and a strong leadership presence to be considered.

Due to the planned retirement of the bank's longtime EVP Chief Marketing Officer ("CMO"), Bristol County Savings Bank ("BCSB") has selected S&W to lead the search and selection process for its next leader in marketing and communications.

Founded in 1846 and headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, BCSB is a 159-year-old, mutual community bank that embodies the best of what a community bank can be. For generations the bank has served consumer and business customers throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island and beyond, having been a source of financial stability for customers and the communities it serves through good times and bad. As a mutual, BCSB is both owned and governed by its depositors, meaning that every decision that the bank makes is centered on helping families to save, businesses to grow, and communities to prosper, and not on short-term investor demands. Supported by the pillars of stability and balance sheet strength, BCSB is well capitalized, profitable, and efficient and maintains exceptional asset quality. While much of the bank's growth has been organic, in 2020 BCSB acquired Rhode Island-based Freedom National Bank, bringing the total number of full-service retail branches across its footprint to 18. Today the bank has approximately $3.1B in total assets, making BCSB a top-20 bank in Massachusetts by asset size, and offers a comprehensive suite of loan and deposit products for consumers, small and medium sized businesses, and municipalities. As the bank has continued to grow its offerings, in 2017 it formed Bristol Wealth Group. Most importantly, BCSB is an exceptional corporate citizen and in 1996 established its Charitable Foundation as part of the celebration of the bank's 150th Anniversary. BCSB is primarily regulated by the FDIC and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Banks.

This key, transformational role will join a collaborative senior leadership team that will lead the bank to its goal of sustained and organic growth throughout the footprint. The CMO plans, coordinates, and manages the activities of the Marketing and Community Relations Departments in conformance with established Bank strategies, policies and procedures. He/she will support and adhere to the Bank’s regulatory compliance objectives as well as recommend and implement changes to support prescribed requirements. We are looking for candidates with a vast understanding of performance marketing, content management, digital strategy, regulatory guidelines, and community relations with an emphasis on the overall customer experience.

For additional information about this exceptional leadership opportunity, please contact a member of the S&W search team: Nathan Townsend or Cameron Boyd. 

The Civil Engineer (Project Manager) with the City of Concord, NH has a significant impact in supporting the city's capital improvement and development projects. From water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure to complete streets design, bridges, and culverts. To oversight of private land development projects and greenspace, recreational trails, and even the occasional stream restorations.

This project management position offers the opportunity to have your hands on a diverse range of projects supporting your continued growth and experience as a well-rounded civil engineer. The community of Concord, NH has a long history of supporting new community development trends and techniques such as traffic calming and multimodal best practices while ensuring a variety of greenspace trails and recreational opportunities and economic driving commercial space, new housing, and living spaces.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs technical reviews for proposed construction work on private development projects, including evaluation of streets, sewer, water, drainage, fences, sidewalks, curbing, gutters, and various other improvement projects to ensure compliance with city policies, standards, regulations, and ordinances.
• Coordinates activities between developers, contractors, utility companies, and city staff as they relate to managing and coordinating all phases of development projects; coordinates numerous public and private development projects simultaneously.
• Interprets construction plans and right-of-way plans for the public; explains how the project will affect individual property using plan, roadway and driveway profile, and cross-section.
• Review plans, specifications, and estimates for proposed public infrastructure improvements.
• Review construction estimates to ensure adequate financial security from private developers; follow up with developers to be sure financial guarantees are in place.
• Administers and coordinates necessary inspection and testing services for all categories of public and private engineering projects to ensure compliance with standards, proper construction methods, and regulations.
• Makes regular field visits to verify that construction is being completed per approved plans; attends construction meetings as required; discusses project progress with field inspectors assigned to the project.
• Receives, investigates, and answers complaints from the public about engineering-related problems.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in civil engineering or similar engineering discipline.
• Experience level is flexible with a preferred target of 3 to 10 years of experience.
• General knowledge of civil engineering practices and principles for site development and design, utilities, and infrastructure including dams, traffic, and transportation facilities (including a general aviation airport)
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate required, PE (Professional Engineer) license or interest in obtaining preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Annual Salary Range of approx. $70,000 to $100,000
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account with Partial City Funding, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Annual Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Retirement, optional 457 Retirement Plans and Wellness Program.

Our client, , a specialized MGU offering a wide spectrum of Professional Liability products for small-to-middle market accounts, is expanding and looking for Underwriters to join their team.

If you have at least 3 years of experience in Professional Liability underwriting for Architects and Engineers, have a proven track record of working with wholesalers on renewals and/or new business, and are proficient in Excel, contact Colin Morgan to learn more! 

This is a hybrid position, and this candidate must report twice a week to one of their offices in Chicago or New York. This company offers competitive pay, benefits, and room for growth.

Our client, a new boutique international reinsurance brokerage, s growing in the US and looking for client services managers at various levels to support their originators on casualty placements across structured solutions, legacy business, and MGAs.

These roles call for hands on experience preparing covers, endorsements, processing claims and premiums, onboarding and communicating with clients and internal departments on operational processes to ensure successful and long-term relationships/ accounts.

If you have a working knowledge of various reinsurance collateral requirements, know the US market well, and enjoy collaborating across finance, actuarial, operations and more, then contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more.

Positions are fully remote!

Our client, a specialized MGU offering General Liability, Professional Liability, Crime, and Property Damage coverage for Pest Control Operators and Businesses, is expanding and looking for an Underwriter to join their team.

If you have at least 2 years of experience underwriting  P&C coverage for any type of contractors and have a proven track record of working with retailers on renewals and/or new business, then contact Colin Morgan to learn more!

This is a hybrid position, and this candidate must report in a hybrid capacity to the client’s office outside of Baltimore, MD. This company offers competitive pay, benefits, and room for growth.

S&W has been retained by Gouverneur Savings & Loan Association (“GS&L,” gouverneurbank.com) to manage the search and selection process for the bank’s next President & CEO.

Headquartered in Gouverneur, New York, GS&L is a 131-year-old, approximately $205MM community bank serving communities along the Saint Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. The bank provides a range of deposit and lending services to individuals, families, and businesses within its North Country footprint. In 2022, GS&L completed the acquisition of Citizens Bank of Cape Vincent, expanding the bank’s footprint into Jefferson County and allowing GS&L to continue to serve their customers with a high level of personal service across the bank’s expanded five branch network. Following the acquisition, GS&L established a subsidiary limited-purpose municipal bank to service the deposit needs of the area’s municipalities, which is owned and operated by the bank's holding company. GS&L is in strong financial condition; for the period ending on March 31st, 2023, the bank had $205MM in total assets, total deposits of $179MM, total stockholders’ equity of $26MM, and a core capital ratio of 10.73%. Pursuant to the bank’s mission to “invest in, support, and nurture the communities [they] serve,” the bank’s parent company, Cambray Mutual Holding Company announced that Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc (OTC Pink: GOVB) adopted a Plan of Conversion and Reorganization and will reorganize into a fully public stock holding company, anticipating regulatory approval by the third calendar quarter of 2023. The additional capital raised through the conversion will allow the bank to execute upon a regulator-approved plan to expand its geographic footprint and service offerings. GS&L is regulated by the FDIC and New York Division of Banks.

The President and CEO of GS&L will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the growth and success of this community-focused bank. We are seeking an exceptional well-rounded banking executive to lead the bank into its next chapter. For additional information, or to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact a member of the S&W search team: Moriah Maron, Consultant, Financial Services (mmaron@smithandwilkinson.com) or Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner, Financial Services (cboyd@smithandwilkinson.com). 

Due to the planned retirement of the bank’s President and CEO, Maureen Frank, S&W has been retained by New Haven Bank (“NHB,” newhavenbank.com) to manage the search and selection process for the bank’s next chief executive.

Headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, New Haven Bank is an approximately $185MM CFDI bank. Designated in 2010, NHB is the only Community Development Financial institution (CDFI) bank in the State of Connecticut and is driven by its mission of supporting economically underserved communities within the Greater New Haven area. The bank provides a range of deposit and lending services to the people, businesses, and communities in their footprint and recently invested in new technology to further allow their customers to bank digitally. Continuing to grow and provide “face-to-face service quality and execution with excellence,” in accordance with their mission, NHB is opening a second branch in West Haven. The West Haven branch epitomizes the bank’s goal of providing banking services in areas currently not adequately represented by community-centric lending and relationship banking. NHB operates under a nonprofit holding company, First City Fund Corporation, a charitable nonprofit foundation whose charter mandates the formation of a locally based community bank to assist in the economic development and progress of the City of New Haven. The bank maintains excellent capital and asset quality. NHB is regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the Connecticut Department of Banking.

The President and CEO of New Haven Bank is responsible for the overall leadership and stewardship of this important community financial institution. We are seeking exceptionally well-rounded, community-centric banking talent with a broad understanding of community banking, a proven track record of executive leadership, and shared values of the role New Haven Bank plays in the communities that it serves. For additional information, or to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact a member of the S&W search team: Moriah Maron, Consultant, Financial Services (mmaron@smithandwilkinson.com) or Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner, Financial Services (cboyd@smithandwilkinson.com).

Due to the planned retirement of the credit union's longtime President & CEO, Tricorp Federal Credit Union (tricorp.org) has retained S&W to lead the search and selection process for its next chief executive.

Tricorp is a member owned, member controlled, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution that exists to serve other natural person credit unions. Tricorp, and the other 10 corporate credit unions in the US, are credit unions for credit unions. Corporate credit unions were formed in the 1970's as a solution to cashflow issues that credit unions were facing by aggregating their liquidity and creating a cooperative distribution system. While the suite of products and services has evolved over the ensuing years, the mission of these organizations remains the same, which is to add value to the nation's credit union system and to maximize its returns to members. Headquartered in Westbrook, Maine, Tricorp serves a membership base of dozens of natural person credit unions across New England through the primary offerings of payment services, investment and liquidity solutions, and strategic alliances. The credit union is approximately $300MM in assets, not including off balance sheet assets, is in strong financial condition, and has one of the highest capital ratios of any corporate credit union. Tricorp has differentiated itself through exceptional service and responsiveness to its members by its knowledgeable and tenured staff.

Reporting to Tricorp's Board of Directors, the President & CEO is responsible for the overall successful operation of the credit union. Success in the role of President & CEO will be measured against the deepening of relationships with existing members through the adoption of additional products and services, the retention of members and staff, and by identifying opportunities for growth through both the addition of new members and new solutions. This highly visible member of the credit union system should be recognized and respected by both members and nonmembers alike and by key constituents at the local, state, and national level. We are seeking well-rounded financial services executives who exhibit a strong member service orientation, financial and operational acumen across the key technical areas of Tricorp's business model, and a passion for both maintaining and growing the institution. For additional information about this unique credit union leadership role, please contact a member of the S&W search team: Moriah Maron, Consultant (mmaron@smithandwilkinson.com) or Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner (cboyd@smithandwilkinson.com). 

S&W has been retained by Northeast Bank (northeastbank.com) to manage the search for the bank's Chief Risk Officer ("CRO").

Northeast Bank is a high-performing publicly traded community bank. The bank was founded in Maine in 1872 and acquired by its current ownership group in 2010. The bank's overall strategy is to originate consumer and small business deposits primarily through its retail branch network in western, central, and southern Maine and to use those loans to originate and purchase commercial real estate loans nationally. Northeast Bank has experienced significant growth and currently has approximately $3B in total bank assets and is in exceptional financial condition with strong earnings, efficiencies, asset quality, and capital. From the most recent reporting period the bank has an ROE of 17.49%, efficiency ratio of 44.12%, noncurrent loans to loans of 0.62%, and core capital ratio of 10.38%. The Bank is regulated by the FDIC and the State of Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions.

Reporting directly to the bank's President & CEO and joining highly collaborative executive team, the CRO will play a critical role in the ongoing development and implementation of enterprise-wide risk management practices and culture, position the bank for ongoing growth and success. The CRO will be responsible for leading teams in Compliance, BSA and ALM, and serve as the Bank’s Information Security Officer. We are seeking exceptional risk management talent with strong communication skills for this unique and growth-driven community bank leadership role. For additional information, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Moriah Maron, Consultant, Financial Services (mmaron@smithandwilkinson.com).

The primary responsibility of the Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer (CRELO) is to originate commercial real estate construction loans for investor-owned residential and mixed-use properties in accord with HCLF lending policies. The CRELO will be expected to market the HCLF construction-rehab loan program, analyze and underwrite loan applications, and develop loan packages for presentation to the appropriate approval authorities within the organization. The CRELO will also assist with portfolio management responsibilities, including loan modifications and restructurings. This position will report to the Director of Lending.

Under the general guidance of the Risk Management, Security & Information Security Officer and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Bank’s Compliance Officer is responsible for managing all facets of regulatory compliance affecting bank operations, including marketing, deposits, lending and HMDA to ensure adherence to federal and state banking laws and regulations The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance training efforts are conducted bank wide. The incumbent must be available as a subject matter expert and resource for compliance related questions, and will be responsible for inquiries from internal, state and federal audits.

Our MGU client with several successful MGA's on their platform across commercial property & casualty is looking for talented AVP and VP level underwriting leaders to grow books of business and support product development and new go to market strategies based on product expertise.  

If you have various E&S experience, have produced new business with strong retail and wholesale contacts, and are eager to create new products and step into a more strategic role in the near future with management responsibilities then contact Colin Morgan to learn more.

These positions can only be based out of Chicago, NYC, Baltimore, or Atlanta, any program experience is a plus!

Our Chicago based MGU client is growing and looking for an AVP of Program Development to join their team.

This unique role will manage their current MGA, carrier and reinsurance partnerships as well as identify new programs and capital partners as they continue to evolve their existing offerings and expand new ones.  

If you have hands on experience with binder renewals, rater development, bordereau reporting, and underwriting governance across general commercial property & casualty, come from an MGA or reinsurance background and understand the onboarding process, then contact Colin Morgan to learn more.

You must report out of their Chicago office and be willing to travel once a month to meet with MGAs and carrier partners in person.  This a great opportunity to work with a variety of leaders within a thriving and stable organization!

Beals Associates, Inc. has committed to increasing their breadth of expertise and enhancing their capabilities by adding a Director of Land Planning to their team. In their search for a new business leader, their goals are to incorporate an experienced land planning or urban planning professional who is looking for an opportunity that allows them to provide immediate value by supporting current projects while having the support and encouragement to develop their book of business. Ideally, this role will develop into one of the firm’s leadership positions.

As the Director of Land Planning, you will be responsible for leading and supporting Land Development projects of all sizes from initial concept through completion. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers. This position is ideal for someone who wants to be a business leader and control their career growth through cultivating new client relationships and maintaining current ones.

PAST PROJECT EXAMPLES

The New Balance and Boston Landing Development - Beals Associates, Inc. have played a key role since 2005. https://bostonlandingdevelopment.com/

The Groton Hill Music Center, Groton, MA – A 126,000 square foot facility including 35 studio classrooms, 2 performance halls, and multi-use space located on a 110-acre agriculture haven. https://grotonhill.org/about-us/facility/

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop complex land development master plans that meet the vision and needs of their clients.
• Be responsible for preparing and reviewing project approaches, scopes, and fees.
• Assist with the development of strategic initiatives for growth throughout New England and beyond.
• Advocate for their clients at planning board meetings and through community engagement.
• The role involves client advocacy, staff mentoring, and business development.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• BS or graduate degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Urban Planning.
• With approximately 10 or more years of experience in Civil/Site Design or Planning, with an AICP registration or other relevant certification and licensure preferred.
• Experience navigating complex zoning and permitting requirements.
• Possess strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Adept at project management and oversight and the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Ability to be a trusted client advocate.

Our Commercial Trucking MGA client is growing and adding a VP of Underwriting to takeover their existing book and team of underwriters, will revamp their go to market strategies, grow the book of business, and create new offerings in the future.

If you have at least 10 years  of experience growing books of business in the commercial auto space with a solid understanding of long haul, cargo, and non-trucking liability, then contact Harrison Hines to learn more.  You must have at least a few years of people management experience and will be  hands on with underwriting guidelines/ product development, managing carrier and broker relationships nationally.

Role is fully remote and comes with great growth opportunity!

Our successful farm/ agriculture MGA is growing and looking for a new Chief Underwriting Officer to expand and evolve their legacy offerings into new states while partnering with the CEO to develop a first of its kind Farmowners program in the near future.

This role will be hands on creating new forms, rates, rules and guidelines, perform underwriting audits, onboard new agency partners, further customize and scale their policy platform, create new go to market strategies, and manage a team of underwriters to ensure production goals are met, carrier relationships remain strong, and quality service is being offered.

If you have a strong track record of managing large books of business and supporting the development of new programs in the farm/ ag space, have a strong executive presence, and enjoy developing underwriting teams to hit individual and company goals in a fully remote setting, then contact Harrison Hines to learn more.

This role can be fully remote in eastern or central time zones and is your chance to manage an already successful program while developing new offerings with technology and resources on hand.  

Our client, Bath Savings, is a $1.3B mutual savings bank, based in Midcoast Maine.  The Compliance Officer will serve as Chair of the Compliance Committee and be a subject matter expert for all applicable federal and state banking laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance.  In addition, the Compliance Officer will develop and perform compliance monitoring programs to meet compliance objectives for all departments of the bank.

Our successful program administrator client writing $650 Million in premium across 48 states and backed by private equity and A-rated carriers, is standing up an entertainment MGA and looking for an underwriting leader to lend their expertise to the process.

The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial and have a strong track record of building successful books of business across television, film, special/ live events for property/ casualty.

Please contact Colin Morgan to learn more.

In anticipation of the planned retirement of the bank's long-time head of commercial lending, Smith & Wilkinson has been retained by Cornerstone Bank (cornerstonebank.com) to manage the search and selection process for the bank's next Executive Vice President, Commercial Lending.

Headquartered in Spencer, Massachusetts, Cornerstone Bank is a thriving mutual community bank with assets totaling $1.5 billion. Established in 2017 through the merger of two area mutual banks, SpencerBANK and Southbridge Savings Bank, Cornerstone Bank operates a network of 10 retail branch locations in central Massachusetts and serves both consumer and commercial customers throughout the state and beyond. This local institution takes pride in its commitment to personalized customer service, catering to the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and community organizations.

As a member of the bank's collaborative executive team, the EVP, Commercial Lending is one of the most highly visible leadership roles in the bank and is responsible for the overall growth, profitability, and success of commercial lending. The primary responsibilities include managing the bank's Commercial Lenders, Commercial Loan Operations, and Commercial Services groups. The selected candidate will provide invaluable guidance and support to department heads, ensuring efficient management, supervision, and direction of all activities of these important teams. This role also demands active participation in Senior Management meetings, spanning ALCO (Asset and Liability Management Committee), Commercial Loan Review, and Strategic Planning sessions. Monthly reporting to the Bank's Board of Directors and Executive Committee will underscore the EVP's integral role in shaping the bank's strategic direction.

For additional information regarding this esteemed leadership opportunity or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the S&W search team: Nathan Townsend, Partner & Consultant (ntownsend@smithandwilkinson.com), or Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner (cboyd@smithandwilkinson.com)

The Horsley Witten Group (HW) is seeking to hire a Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer to join their team and support a wide range of technical work related to wastewater collection and treatment and water supply planning, feasibility (including water distribution modeling), design, and management. Supportive of a hybrid work model (in office and work from home) this role can be based out of their offices in Providence, RI, Sandwich, MA, or Boston, MA.

Recognized for their environmentally sustainable planning, engineering, and scientific solutions. The HW team is passionate about creating sustainable design for a range of clients and improving communities and ecosystems.

The work environment at HW is collaborative and encourages employees to thrive by broadening their horizons and taking on new challenges. The position will work in a team-oriented practice that will blend planning, science, and engineering into projects on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for wastewater and water supply, distribution, collection, and treatment projects; and interface directly with clients on all technical aspects of the projects.
• Attend, assist, and/or lead client, contractor, stakeholder, and regulatory agency meetings.
• Technically mentor junior engineering staff, and manage staff time in an environment where an individual staff member will be working for multiple Project Managers at the same time.
• Support business development and pursuit activities through the writing of technical approaches, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and presentations to clients.
• Oversight for engineering design from concept to construction phase, and permitting at all phases of project design.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts or Rhode Island PE license preferred.
• Previous engineering consulting experience with wastewater or water supply systems. For water supply, this will include source development, pumping stations, distribution and storage systems, water quality treatment, and modeling. For wastewater, this will include collection systems, WWTF treatment systems, and disposal systems.
• Minimum 8 years of experience preferred.

HW aspires to create an inclusive organization where each unique member of our community can contribute, learn, develop, and flourish. They recognize that elevating the voices of vulnerable and historically harmed communities is central to creating sustainable communities. Their DEI committee is made up of a cross section of employees and serves an important leadership role. They are committed to hiring talented, unique team members with diverse perspectives and experiences who can be their authentic selves at work; HW wants and encourages people across a multitude of backgrounds to apply.

Our carrier and program administrator client is growing! Looking for entrepreneurial underwriting leaders with niche product expertise and a proven track record of growing successful books of business with strong distribution and reinsurance connections.

Onboarding a small team is a plus, comes with equity, competitive compensation, and fully remote. Contact Stacy St. Onge to learn more!