Redefining the Role: How a Strategic CFO Thrives in Community Banking
Andy Borrmann is a highly strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO), having come from a non-traditional upbringing in investment banking and sell-side analysis before finding a home as a CFO in community…
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A Thriving Bank Requires a Thriving Board – Let’s Make it Happen!
ESG, cyber security, and the digital revolution, oh my! Boards now face increasing pressure to weigh in on a broader range of issues beyond the traditional mandate of approving the…
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A Fintech / Bank Relationship Shouldn’t Be a Pain in the BaaS
In the dynamic world of banking and fintech partnerships, collaboration is key to achieving success and growth. Similar to the importance of building strong relationships in your personal life, BaaS…
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Talent, Growth, and Culture: Looking at the Industry from SmartBank’s POV
SmartBank’s exceptional track record as a premier financial institution for over a decade has positioned it as an exemplary model for community banks seeking to nurture and invest in their…
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Keith Daly & Brian Love Talk 2022 Trends
Travillian’s Keith Daly, Director – Banking & Fintech Search and Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech, rejoin each other after the holidays to look back on 2022’s talent trends…
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Taking the Torch: New leadership at Kansas City powerhouse, nbkc, forges ahead with tech focus that’s reshaped its balance sheet
Travillian Tech-Forward Bank Index Profile III Many banks aspire to use technology to drive even greater results for the business. But do those aspirations ever become reality? Last week, Travillian…
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The State of Payments, According to Tom Bell, CEO of Maast
Travillian is excited to welcome industry-veteran Tom Bell, CEO of Maast, to discuss the payments ecosystem in a new episode of Travillian Next. Bell’s accomplished career spans decades and includes…
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The Highest Valued Bank Stocks Share Some Surprising Traits
Why are certain banks consistently valued highest by investors? We recently presented to the Board of Directors of a community bank and in preparation for the discussion, we were asked…
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BaaS Bootcamp: Attracting Tech-Forward Talent
Brian Love, Head of Banking and Fintech, and his Travillian team have a deep proficiency running exclusive recruitment mandates for several of the most successful BaaS banks in the country….
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Culture, Leadership and Employee Engagement: A Conversation with Todd Weiden, Principal and Founder of Saltee Co
Brian Love, Head of Banking and Fintech at Travillian, is joined by Todd Weiden, Principal and Founder of Saltee Co. Weiden has nearly 20 years of experience as a rising…
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Travillian Attends Independent Bankers of Colorado 49th Annual Convention
In late September, Travillian’s Head of Banking and Fintech, Brian Love was invited to address the Independent Bankers of Colorado in their 49th Annual Convention, in Vail, CO. This amazing…
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The Alamo for Community Banks: A Conversation with Matthew Smith – Director of Strategic Initiatives for Independent Banks Association of Texas (IBAT)
As with the Alamo, opposition is coming from all angles these days for community banks. Fintechs, megabanks, Wall Street, Big Tech, and even Walmart all have the advantage of investing billions…
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What Do Banks Need? Risk and Compliance Talent
This year, Travillian’s search professionals have been hard at work helping our bank clients find leaders of all types. However, the most prevalent and urgent needs are within the Risk and Compliance…
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Minimizing Your Succession Risk: How Great Banks Plan their Talent Strategy
M&A is one of the key reasons that the number of community banks has shrunk 70% since 1990 (15,000 to under less than 4,800 today). Many of these transactions were triggered…
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