Role OverviewThe Chief Lending Officer will oversee the origination and syndication of commercial debt across CRE and SBA504 lending platforms, setting the enterprise lending strategy and integrating credit policy to drive sustainable balance sheet growth.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities include loan origination, structuring, and portfolio growth, as well as leadership, governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of progressive experience in commercial banking, private credit, or commercial real estate lending, with a demonstrated track record of loan structuring, risk management, and balance sheet growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
- 12+ years of progressive experience in commercial banking, private credit, or commercial real estate lending
- Deep expertise in CRE and SBA loan structuring, credit risk management, and portfolio administration
- Demonstrated track record of loan structuring, risk management, and balance sheet growth at a bank, credit union, or private credit institution
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial structures, identify key risk factors, and make sound credit recommendations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to report clearly to executive leadership and the Board
- Proven people-leadership experience, with the ability to build and develop a sales team and build a high performance team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-national environment across CRE, SBA, and affiliated banking entities
Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Incentive component tied to portfolio growth, credit quality, and enterprise profitability
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and 401(k)
- Opportunities for professional development and executive-level advancement
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