Chief Credit Architect & Risk Strategy Leader

RockBridge Search & Recruitment

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 360,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment is seeking an accomplished Chief Credit Officer to lead the bank's credit function in the Los Angeles market. This executive role shapes credit strategy, governance, and risk management to enable sustainable growth with executive-level influence.

You will oversee underwriting standards, policy development, and portfolio performance while collaborating with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership to guide strategic initiatives and risk-adjusted expansion.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
15+ years of progressive banking and credit leadership experience.
Experience managing commercial credit portfolios within a community, regional, or middle-market banking environment.
Extensive knowledge of commercial lending, CRE, C&I, construction lending, and credit administration.
Strong understanding of regulatory expectations, risk management practices, and banking compliance requirements.
Demonstrated success leading large credit teams and developing future leaders.
Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.
Outstanding communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Establish and oversee the bank's overall credit risk management framework.
Direct all aspects of commercial, industrial, commercial real estate, construction, SBA, and specialty lending credit functions.
Provide executive oversight of underwriting standards, credit policies, loan review processes, and portfolio management strategies.
Partner with the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors on credit-related matters and strategic initiatives.
Lead credit approval activities for large, complex, and high-profile lending relationships.
Monitor portfolio performance, concentration risk, asset quality trends, and emerging market risks.
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance, banking laws, and internal policies.
Present portfolio analyses, risk assessments, and recommendations to executive committees and the Board.
Develop and mentor a high-performing team of credit professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and sound judgement.
Collaborate closely with lending teams to balance prudent risk management with business growth objectives.
Oversee stress testing, allowance methodologies, and credit-related reporting.
Drive continuous improvement in credit systems, workflows, and risk management practices.