Chief Lending officer opportunity I East Texas
Location: East Texas
Join a Strong Community Bank with Leadership Growth Opportunities
Are you an ambitious lending professional ready to step into a senior leadership role? Our well-established community bank in East Texas is seeking an experienced, credit-savvy individual to serve as Chief Lending Officer (CLO). This role is perfect for a motivated professional who is ready to take on leadership responsibilities and make a significant impact in a growing bank.
Why This Opportunity Is Unique:
Leadership Path: This role offers the chance to take on substantial leadership responsibilities and shape the bank’s lending strategy. There is a clear growth path for emerging leaders who want to influence both operations and culture.
Strong, Stable Bank: Join a community-focused institution with a solid balance sheet, long-term expansion plans, and a commitment to local relationships.
Credit-Focused Role: Ideal candidates will have strong credit skills and at least six months of experience performing CLO-level duties, even if they have not held the official title. Chief Credit Officer (CCO) experience is a plus.
High Visibility Impact: Work closely with the executive team to guide credit policy, lending strategy, and portfolio management, while mentoring and leading a team of commercial lenders.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee the bank’s commercial and consumer lending portfolios, ensuring strong credit quality and adherence to bank policies.
Review, structure, and approve complex loan requests in collaboration with the lending team.
Develop and execute lending strategies aligned with the bank’s growth objectives.
Mentor and guide lending staff, fostering a high-performance culture focused on customer relationships and credit excellence.
Collaborate with the executive team on strategic initiatives, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Ideal Candidate:
Minimum six months of CLO-level responsibilities, with strong credit expertise.
Leadership skills and the ability to manage a team of lenders effectively.
Experience in community banking, commercial lending, or credit administration.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with a focus on risk management and portfolio quality.
Ambitious, growth-oriented, and ready for a high-visibility role within a community bank.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-based incentive plan
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Work-life balance and supportive leadership culture
Take the next step in your banking career!
This is an excellent opportunity for a rising leader to take on a high-impact role in a strong East Texas community bank. Apply today to join a team committed to excellence, growth, and meaningful community relationships.
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