Welcome to a brand-new episode of The Outlier Podcast! Hosted by Anurag Mukherjee, this episode features Aman Jeloka, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Oregon State Credit Union. In this episode, Aman shares insights from his career across consulting, strategy, M&A, technology, and financial leadership—having worked with top-tier organizations like Deloitte, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, Amazon, BECU, Craft3, and now Oregon State Credit Union. We dive deep into the fundamental differences between member-owned credit unions and for-profit banks, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in modern financial institutions, managing fraud and risk, and strategies for navigating industry consolidation while driving long-term value for members. 📌 KEY TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: • Unconventional Career Paths: Moving from Big Tech (Amazon) and consulting to credit union leadership. • Credit Unions vs. For-Profit Banks: How member ownership changes financial decision-making, capital strategy, and long-term value creation. • Measuring Success in Non-Profit Finance: How a credit union balances financial strength, asset quality, liquidity, and member wellness. • AI, Automation & Technology in Banking: Moving from data gathering to real-time interpretation, faster forecasting, and keeping up with evolving fraud risks. • Human Element in Modern Finance: Why trust, personal relationships, and human guidance remain essential in an automated world. • Industry Consolidation & Independence: What credit unions need to stay relevant, scalable, and impactful over the next decade. --- 👤 ABOUT OUR GUEST: Aman Jeloka is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Oregon State Credit Union. With over three decades of diverse international experience across North America, Europe, and Asia, Aman has led strategic finance, risk management, M&A, and business operations across consulting, technology, BPS, and financial services. 🎙️ ABOUT THE OUTLIER PODCAST: The Outlier Podcast, hosted by Anurag Mukherjee, brings you in-depth conversations with industry leaders, executives, and innovators across banking, financial technology, and digital strategy. --- ⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 00:54 - Aman Jeloka’s Career Journey: Consulting, Big Tech, and Non-Profit Banking 05:11 - Philosophical Differences: Credit Unions vs. Shareholder-Owned Banks 08:20 - Defining & Quantifying Success as a Non-Profit CFO 11:35 - How AI, Data Interpretation, and Automation Are Changing Finance 14:15 - Technology Risks: Fighting Sophisticated Fraud and Safeguarding Members 18:15 - Regional vs. National Strategy: Serving Local Community Needs 21:00 - The Most Contrarian Career Bet: Transitioning from Amazon to a Credit Union 24:20 - Credit Union Consolidation: How to Stay Relevant and Competitive --- 🔔 Subscribe to The Outlier Podcast for more insightful conversations with global business and tech leaders! #TheOutlierPodcast #CreditUnions #FinanceLeadership #CFO #ArtificialIntelligence #BankingTech #FinancialWellness #Leadership #AmanJeloka #OregonStateCreditUnion