Steven Hunter, Director of Strategic Risk Modeling at South State Bank, talks to Brian Love of Travillian NEXT

Travillian NEXT proudly hosts an emerging leader, South State Bank’s Director of Strategic Risk Modeling, Steven Hunter. By way of their massive merger with CenterState Bank earlier this year, Steven is at the epicenter of the now $38 billion institution’s stress testing framework.

Conversation topics include Steven’s unique career trajectory, as well as his thoughts on how smaller or budget-constrained banks can implement stress testing using public resources. The two also discuss best practices around hiring for aptitude over skill, and the company’s well-known culture of empowerment, which has been crucial in keeping their remote workforces focused and independent.


Travillian’s Banking and FinTech Practice provides Search and Talent Advisory services to depository institutions across the country. Established in 1998, the firm has built a unique platform that touches every corner of the industry. To learn more, click here, or get in touch below!

Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech
(484) 680-6950 | blove@travilliangroup.com

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