Julie Signorille-Browne joined New York Community Bank, headquartered in Hicksville, in 2021, and currently serves as senior executive vice president and chief operating officer.
In this role, she is responsible for all areas of Enterprise Operations, including Retail/Commercial Deposit and Lending, Human Resources, Information Technology, Corporate Real Estate, Sourcing and Vendor Management, and the Enterprise Program Management Office.
She also is responsible for the integration of NYCB and Flagstar and Signature Banks.
“My job title is Chief Operating Officer, but really, I’m just the face of teams of amazing people behind the scenes making things happen to ensure our customers and our teammates have an outstanding experience every time they engage with us,” Julie said. “Whether you’re paying a bill or checking your balance online, the team is working hard to ensure all those things happen seamlessly for you. We’re the heartbeat of the bank—the inside that makes the outside work.”
Julie has more than 30 years of experience in financial services and M&A integration. Before coming to New York Community, she worked for several large financial institutions, including Citizens Bank, Key Bank, First Niagara Bank, and Citibank, and was responsible for delivering nationwide services for two global outsourcing firms.
In her role as Chief Operating Officer for Consumer Banking at Citizens Bank, she was responsible for Deposit and Loan Servicing, Mortgage Servicing, Enterprise Fraud, Collections, Robotic Process Automation/Artificial Intelligence, Collateral Risk Management, and Project Management.
She is active in the Long Island community, serving as an honorary member of the Setauket Fire Department and as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary group for the Wilson Ritch Post 432 of the American Legion.
She previously served on the board of directors of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Western New York Women’s Foundation, and as a mentor for the Babcock Street Job Readiness Program.
About her involvement with the Setauket Fire Department, Julie said, “My first husband, who passed away many years ago, had been a volunteer for the Setauket Fire Department.
You will never find a more supportive group of people to put their arms around you and tell you that everything will be OK. They have kept me in the family all these years later and for that I’m a huge supporter and have such pride for the organization and what they do.
As for the American Legion, I love our country and the men and women who commit their lives to ensure we continue to live free. Anything I can do to be even a small part of that—I do!”
What are the most significant challenges you have as a woman in your industry?
“Although a lot of women work in the finance sector, not a lot are in leadership roles. Personally, I’ve never let that impact my work ethic or how I look at new challenges. My experience has taught me that by approaching everything with a high level of curiosity, seeking out people who are willing to mentor you, and taking the time to build relationships by listening carefully to the people you interact with, opportunities will unfold for you. They did for me.”
