Susan Aufiero Peters
About Susan Aufiero Peters
Susan Aufiero Peters serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Northfield Bank, where she oversees legal, corporate governance, and ESG functions. She holds a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and has extensive experience in the banking sector, having held positions at several financial institutions.
Work at Northfield Bancorp
Susan Aufiero Peters serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Northfield Bank. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she oversees the legal, corporate governance, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) functions for the bank. Northfield Bank operates as a full-service community bank, providing financial services to customers in metropolitan New York and New Jersey.
Education and Expertise
Susan Aufiero Peters earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Seton Hall University School of Law. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology from Drew University. Her educational background provides a foundation for her legal expertise, particularly in corporate governance and compliance within the banking sector.
Professional Background
Before joining Northfield Bank, Susan Aufiero Peters held several significant positions in the legal field. She worked as a Finance Associate at Buchanan Ingersoll, P.C. from 2001 to 2004. She then served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Sterling National Bank from 2012 to 2016. Following that, she was Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Investors Bank from 2016 to 2021, where she worked in Short Hills, NJ.
Achievements
In 2024, Susan Aufiero Peters received a Cultural Champion award, recognizing her contributions to fostering a positive workplace culture. This award highlights her commitment to promoting values that align with the mission of the organizations she has served.