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A leading credit union located in the Los Angeles area is seeking its next Chief Lending Officer. Since its founding, it has grown to serve more than 25,000 members across multiple communities. The credit union measures success by the well-being of the members and communities it serves, offering superior service, financial education, community investment, and a focus on making a positive impact. The organization is seeking its next Chief Lending Officer.

Is This the Career for You?

The Chief Lending Officer (CLO) will be instrumental in shaping the future of lending and driving strategic growth at a growing credit union. This role will lead the strategy and modernization of the credit union's lending operations, focusing on loan portfolio management, risk mitigation, and member service excellence. The CLO will oversee all lending functions, including mortgage and consumer loans while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with the credit union’s strategic goals.

This leader will drive innovation in lending practices by adopting new technologies and data-driven strategies to enhance portfolio performance, member satisfaction, and overall financial growth. With the future of lending in credit unions rapidly evolving, the CLO will play a key role in modernizing lending processes, implementing AI-driven solutions, and expanding digital lending channels.

In addition to overseeing loan portfolio management, the CLO will foster collaboration across departments, ensuring the lending team works effectively with all areas of the credit union. They will also focus on employee development to ensure the team can manage the changing lending landscape.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and visionary leader who can inspire and influence others while embodying the credit union’s core leadership competencies. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to make a lasting impact on the future of lending and drive long-term success at the credit union.

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We invite you to submit your resume or LinkedIn profile, showcasing 3-5 years of experience leading, planning, and managing lending strategy and innovation within a financial institution. At least three to five years should be spent in a leadership role.

A bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field is required, with a master’s degree preferred. Additionally, experience with loan portfolio management and strategic lending practices is highly valued.

The salary range is $145,120 to $225,000 annually.