Career moves

In a strong labor market, credit unions and industry groups are adding new employees at a vigorous pace. Here are some of the latest new hires and promotions.

Albert Ko, who had been the chief transformation officer of Intuit, says he will work to improve Zelle's interface to make it more appealing to consumers.

The scandal-plagued bank announced Wednesday that it is adding a board member with deep experience in accounting. It is also considering a switch to flat pricing in indirect auto lending, a change long favored by consumer advocates.

The bank dropped out of the bidding for the card over profitability fears; returning to the market could boost Barclays' investment bank.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said two of its top officers are departing — including Simon Potter, who oversees its strategically vital trading desk — in a rare double exit from its senior ranks.

Some credit unions are creating entirely new positions at their institutions to manage growth while others are placing industry veterans into roles to better manage expansion efforts.

Credit unions have announced new hires and promotions in areas such as human resources, business development and digital delivery.

A look at some of the latest credit union hires, promotions, retirements and more.

Kristen Donoghue had been one of the agency's few remaining senior enforcement managers hired by former Director Richard Cordray.

H. Greg McClellan, who has been president and CEO of the Montgomery, Ala.-based institution since 2005, will retire next month.

Financial advisory firm hopes to double in size in three years leveraging Goldman’s resources; bank had about £1 billion worth of orders.

A number of credit unions have announced a variety of personnel changes, including new managers to oversee branches.

Credit unions are unveiling new boards of directors and supervisory committees, along with other staffing changes.

Manuel Alvarez, who became commissioner of the Department of Business Oversight on Monday, is the former general counsel and chief compliance officer at the online lender Affirm.

Earlier this year Joe Christian was named to lead the Albuquerque, N.M.-based institution on an interim basis after its previous CEO resigned.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has named three senior advisers for policy, economics and communications.

From developing a bond with the board to refining communication skills, there are plenty of lessons for credit union leaders to take to heart.

Chief Financial Officer Steve App will be succeeded by Bret Edwards, who is now head of the FDIC's division of resolutions and receiverships.

Credit unions have announced new hires and promotions in a range of areas, including employees involved in commercial real estate, collections and market data analytics.

It is designed exclusively to address concerns of regulators who have complained about the bank's lack of progress in recovering from a series of scandals.