The Most Powerful Women in Banking

Smith, who heads technology and operations, is overseeing two major tech initiatives: the conversion of Zions' core banking systems and the construction of a new, 400,000-square-foot technology center.

The bank's head of home lending has been tasked with managing the mortgage division through a housing boom but also with fixing years of regulatory troubles. 

Apart from overseeing global compliance, McNiff is a co-leader of the Citi Women Affinity group, which promotes gender equality across the company.

The president and CEO of the $350 million-asset Citizens is redefining the role of a community banker.

“We've put a goal there that's very specific, and we're very loud about where we are on the path to it and how we're getting there,” Fitzsimmons said.