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Blair Braud

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Head of Operations at Golden 1 Credit Union
📍 Sacramento, California, United States

Blair Braud is the Executive Vice President and Head of Operations at Golden 1 Credit Union, specializing in operational transformation and risk management. With over 25 years of experience at institutions like Capital One and BNP Paribas, colleagues describe her as pragmatic, transformational, and supportive. She earned a B.S. from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Demonstrating her commitment to the local community, Blair serves as a director on the Midtown Parks Board of Directors in Sacramento. This role allows her to contribute to the health and engagement of the community by investing in local parks and public spaces.

She holds the NACD Directorship Certification®, a credential that signifies her expertise in corporate governance and board-level strategic oversight.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Head of Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
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Operational Transformation
Her career is defined by transforming operations, streamlining processes, and driving efficiency at large financial institutions, including her current role leading operations at Golden 1.
Risk & Governance
Her background as a risk executive, coupled with a Chief Risk Officer program certificate and the NACD Directorship Certification, shows deep expertise in operational risk.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Head of Operations
Golden 1 Credit Union
9-2023 - 4-2024
Technology and Operations Strategic Priorities Executive
BMO U.S.
2019 - 2023
EVP, Head of Operations
BNP Paribas Bank of the West
2017 - 2019
Senior Vice President, Head of Commercial Client Servicing & KYC Operations
Capital One
2015 - 2017
Senior Vice President, Commercial Risk Sr. Advisor
Capital One
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Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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