Career moves

U.S. Bancorp (USB) in Minneapolis has hired a president and chief executive for its asset management subsidiary.

Opus Bank (OPB) in Irvine, Calif., is turning its health care banking into a national operation.

David Sear will be leaving his post as chief executive of Weve Ltd. as soon as the London-based mobile commerce transitions to his successor, the company says.

First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) in Raleigh, N.C., has decided on the management team that will run the company after it buys First Citizens Bancorp. in Columbia, S.C.

Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC) in Bedminster, N.J., has named Kevin Runyon as executive vice president of information technology.

Philip W. Tomlinson, CEO of Total Systems Services (TSYS), will retire on July 31. He will be succeeded by M. Troy Woods, the company's president and COO.

Philip W. Tomlinson, CEO of Total Systems Services (TSYS), will retire on July 31. He will be succeeded by M. Troy Woods, the company's president and COO.

Green Dot (GDOT) has hired former American Express (AXP) executive Thien Truong as senior vice president of business development and sales.

American Express has hired Laureen Seeger as its new general counsel.

The bank's Sapphire Preferred card is sponsoring the James Beard Foundation's 10-city dining tour in further pursuit of big-spending foodies.

When you hear the word Bitcoin, you might think of a computer programmer, a cryptographer or a monetary policy enthusiast. You probably don't imagine a stadium full of cheering college football fans.

PNC first tested one of the small, temporary branches loaded with technology in Atlanta, and Georgia chief Eddie Meyers wants to bring to bring back more as part of a diverse branching strategy that balances personal service and efficiency.

Union Savings Bank in Ridgefield, Conn., kept sponsoring its local symphony even during the recession when a lot of businesses cut back on giving to the arts.

Hovde Group in Chicago has hired two former Sandler O'Neill research analysts to lead its equity research group.

Melissa Bean, a former three-term member of Congress, has been named chair of JPMorgan Chase's (JPM) Midwest business.