Chief Lending Officer (CLO)

The Company is in search of a Chief Lending Officer to provide strategic leadership and direction in all lending activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the growth of a sound loan portfolio, maintaining legal and regulatory compliance, and contributing to the overall success of the organization by offering innovative, competitive, and profitable lending products and services. This role demands a senior leader with a proven track record in commercial banking, particularly in the areas of commercial credit review and commercial credit experience. The Chief Lending Officer will be expected to make critical loan decisions, manage risk, and lead a team of commercial lenders, challenging them to excel and ensuring that service expectations are met. Applicants for the Chief Lending Officer position at the company should be prepared to demonstrate a strong background in commercial banking, with a focus on lending and credit. A Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance is required, with a Master's degree being preferred. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years' of commercial banking experience, including a minimum of five years in commercial credit. Direct lending and lending/sales management experience, as well as a background in consumer lending, are also highly valued. The role calls for an individual with excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, who is adept at problem-solving, decision-making, and can work independently with minimal supervision. Proficiency in the Windows Office Suite is a must.