East Cambridge Savings Bank Selects Timothy Buckley as EVP, Chief Financial Officer

May 2026 – Smith & Wilkinson was retained by East Cambridge Savings Bank to manage the search and selection process for the Bank’s next Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.

The EVP, Chief Financial Officer oversees the Bank’s finance and accounting functions and serves as a strategic partner to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board. The Bank sought an experienced banking executive with the financial judgment, regulatory credibility, and strategic perspective to guide balance sheet management, support sustainable growth, and preserve the Bank’s mutual culture and community-focused mission.

Smith & Wilkinson is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy Buckley as the Bank’s next Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Buckley brings more than 30 years of financial services experience, including senior finance leadership roles with Bank of America, Citizens Bank, and most recently 42 North Private Bank. His background combines banking and accounting expertise with experience advising executive teams and boards, managing through complex financial environments, and aligning financial strategy with broader organizational objectives.

Buckley is a transparent, collaborative leader who values strong communication and thoughtful decision-making. His experience, leadership style, and commitment to community banking align well with East Cambridge Savings Bank’s long-term goals, culture, and mutual mission.

Read East Cambridge Savings Bank’s announcement of Buckley’s appointment here.

The East Cambridge Savings Bank Chief Financial Officer search was led by William Wegener, Consultant, Financial Services, and Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner, Financial Services.

Founded in 1854, East Cambridge Savings Bank is a $1.6 billion mutually chartered community bank headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With 11 branches serving communities throughout Greater Boston, ECSB provides a full range of consumer and commercial banking services while remaining committed to personalized service, financial strength, and long-term community investment. Guided by its mutual governance structure, the Bank prioritizes the needs of its customers, employees, and communities over shareholder returns, supporting sustainable growth while preserving its relationship-driven approach to community banking.

For more than 25 years, Smith & Wilkinson has been a trusted executive search and talent advisory partner. Our Financial Services team serves banks, credit unions, service providers, associations, nonbank lenders, financial technology companies, community and economic development organizations, and government-sponsored enterprises in attracting, promoting, and retaining senior leaders who drive long-term business success.

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