Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Company is in search of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide strategic and operational leadership across all its departments. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing lending strategies that enhance profitability and reduce risk, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the compliance and loan operations departments. This role requires close collaboration with executive management to set and achieve company goals, monitoring loan portfolio performance, and being hands-on in supporting the team as needed. The COO will also be tasked with hiring, leading, mentoring, and motivating a team of lending and credit professionals, and must be adept at establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, and investors. Applicants for the COO position at the company should have a proven track record of leadership, a strong understanding of compliance, lending principles, risk assessment, credit analysis, and accounting, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. The role demands the ability to make sound business decisions and manage a diverse team. A minimum of 10 years' management experience in a community bank setting and a degree in a relevant field such as finance, accounting, business, or economics are required. The ideal candidate will have strong operations skills and experience, and be adept at staying abreast of industry trends to develop innovative lending solutions. The company is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.