International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Looking for Chief Operating Officer – IAFF Financial Corporation (IAFF-FC) at Washington, DC Full Time

The International Association of Fire Fighters Financial Corporation (IAFF-FC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). The IAFF-FC is a Washington-based corporation and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Association of Fire Fighters, a labor organization representing over 340,000 professional fire fighters and emergency medical services providers.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Ms. Corrine Griffin via email at [email protected]

The IAFF-FC provides financial and insurance products and banking services, including residential mortgages, retirement solutions, and wealth management programs through well-established service providers to IAFF members and their families, across the United States and Canada.

Key responsibilities and duties of the IAFF-FC COO include:

Oversight and management of the day-to-day operations of the IAFF-FC, reporting directly to the IAFF General President, who is the CEO of the IAFF-FC, and the IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer, who is the CFO of the IAFF-FC. Provides supervision for a cadre of full-time and contracted employees who work to further the business relations between IAFF members and the corporations in the IAFF-FC family. Oversees the financial transactions of the IAFF-FC. Reviews and negotiates contracts between the IAFF-FC and its subsidiary partners. Continually seeks ways to enhance business relationships to further meet the needs of IAFF members and seeks new opportunities for additional partnerships where opportunities arise. Performs duties that require comprehensive knowledge of organizational leadership, policies, practices, and procedures.

Requires excellent communication skills. Typical tasks may include preparing and tracking an annual budget, preparing correspondence, maintaining files, database entry and maintenance, and answering and screening phone calls, emails, web correspondence, and requests.

The ideal candidate will possess the following minimum position qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent graduate degree with an emphasis in management or finance.
• Strong familiarity with state-of-the-market product offerings in wealth management, insurance, and retirement planning.
• Executive experience with a financial services provider.
• Extensive experience negotiating contracts and similar legal matters.
• Expertise in financial management, including preparation and review of annual operating budgets.
• Familiarity with data-driven marketing of financial products across a wide geographic area.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills, including the ability to interact with those at all levels, both from within and outside the organization.
• Excellent team building and managerial skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent travel may be required.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Ms. Corrine Griffin via email at [email protected].

Company Description

With headquarters in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, the International Association of Fire Fighters represents more than 331,000 full-time professional fire fighters and single-role EMS practitioners in more than 3,500 local affiliates.

With headquarters in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, the International Association of Fire Fighters represents more than 331,000 full-time professional fire fighters and single-role EMS practitioners in more than 3,500 local affiliates.