Career moves

Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, Calif., has hired a chief operations officer to replace Bruce Wallace, as he shifts to a more digital-focused role.

BMO Financial Group has recruited Niti Badarinath from U.S. Bancorp to manage its online, mobile and physical channels in North America.

The association also recognized two executives for excellence in leadership.

Boston Private Financial Holdings' president, Mark Thompson, has announced plans to retire at the end of the year.

Banc of California in Irvine has named James McKinney its new chief financial officer. McKinney joined the $6.4 billion-asset bank in September as chief accounting officer.

Meta Financial Group in Sioux Falls, S.D., has promoted Cindy Smith to the newly created position of head of technology and operations.

M&T Bank has expanded its leadership in the metro New York region after completing its acquisition of Hudson City Bancorp.

Evans Bancorp in Hamburg, N.Y., said that its chief financial officer has left to pursue other interests.

A quick look at who's climbing the credit union ladder.

Zions Bancorp. in Salt Lake City has promoted two executives to leadership roles in the bank's technology division.