Chief Lending Officer

Hoosier Hills; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 194,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) matching

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hoosier Hills Credit Union is seeking a Chief Lending Officer to lead all lending production and operations, including commercial, mortgage, consumer, indirect, and servicing. Reporting to the CEO, the CLO will shape lending strategy, drive growth, and maintain asset quality while ensuring regulatory compliance and exceptional member experience.

The role requires a strategic leader with 10+ years in lending leadership within financial services and a track record of portfolio growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• MBA or related master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of executive leadership experience in lending within a credit union, bank, or financial services organization.
• Proven experience leading consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute HHCU's lending strategy to support sustainable growth and profitability.
• Portfolio & Risk Management: Oversee loan portfolio, credit quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership & Culture: Lead lending teams, foster accountability and collaboration.
• Community & Business Development: Travel to footprint, build partnerships, and support growth initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Lending operations

Credit risk

Portfolio management

Sales leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Financial acumen

Change management

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Chief Lending Officer# Chief Lending OfficerBedford Annex-HHCU - Bedford, IN 47421## OverviewSalary Range$194,309.00 - $285,749.00 Salary/yearTravel PercentageUp to 50%## Chief Lending Officer**Join Our Award-Winning Team as the Chief Lending Officer!****Forbes has recognized Hoosier Hills Credit Union as one of Indiana's Top Four Credit Unions again in 2026, for the fourth consecutive year!**As Hoosier Hills Credit Union continues to grow, we're excited to introduce a new executive leadership position created to support the expansion of our lending operations and future strategic growth. This newly created **Chief Lending Officer (CLO)** role will help shape the future of lending at HHCU while advancing our mission of empowering brighter financial futures and strengthening communities through extraordinary service and genuine connection.If you're a strategic lending executive with a passion for leadership, relationship building, and sustainable growth, we'd love to talk with you.**What We Offer:*** **Competitive Executive Salary**: $194,309 - $285,749 annually, commensurate with experience.* **Executive Incentive Opportunity**: Company incentive plan.* **Comprehensive Benefits Package:** Including medical, dental, vision, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, and more.* **Impactful Leadership Role:** Help shape the future of a growing $1 billion credit union.* **Supportive Executive Team:** Collaborate with leaders committed to innovation, accountability, and service excellence.* **Growth Opportunity:** Lead a newly created role with significant influence on organizational strategy and success.* **Mission-Driven Culture:** Empower brighter financial futures and strengthen communities through extraordinary service and genuine connection.**Opportunity Overview**The **Chief Lending Officer** is a newly created executive leadership role designed to support HHCU's continued growth and expanding lending portfolio.Reporting directly to the CEO, the CLO is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of all lending production and operations functions, including commercial, mortgage, consumer, indirect, and loan servicing. The successful candidate will drive loan growth, maintain strong asset quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver an exceptional Member experience while helping guide Hoosier Hills Credit Union’s long-term strategic direction.**What You'll Do****Strategic Leadership*** Develop and execute HHCU's lending strategy to support sustainable growth and profitability.* Lead all lending functions across the organization: loan production, processing, underwriting, servicing, and product and service development.* Partner with the Executive Leadership Team on strategic planning and organizational initiatives.* Present lending performance and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.* Identify opportunities to improve processes, products, and Member experiences.**Portfolio & Risk Management*** Provide oversight of the credit union's loan portfolio.* Ensure strong credit quality, asset performance, and regulatory compliance.* Establish and maintain lending policies, underwriting standards, and pricing strategies.* Monitor portfolio trends, delinquencies, charge-offs, and concentration risks.* Collaborate with Compliance, Finance, and Risk Management teams to ensure safe and sound lending practices.**Leadership & Culture*** Lead, coach, and develop lending leaders and teams across the organization.* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.* Support talent development and succession planning initiatives.* Build strong partnerships throughout the organization to achieve strategic goals.**Community & Business Development*** Represent HHCU within the communities we serve by possessing the ability and willingness to travel to our footprint including visits to service centers and supporting lending sales and operations* Maintain relationships with business leaders, community organizations, and strategic partners.* Support growth initiatives that enhance HHCU's market presence and business relationships.* Serve as an ambassador for HHCU's mission, values, and culture.**What We're Looking For****Education & Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field required.* Master's Degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred.* Minimum of **10 years of executive leadership experience in lending** within a credit union, bank, or financial services organization.* Demonstrated experience leading multiple lending disciplines, including consumer, mortgage, and commercial business lending.* Proven success driving portfolio growth, asset quality, and organizational performance.* Credit union leadership experience is strongly preferred.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*** Strategic leadership and decision-making skills.* Strong understanding of lending operations, credit risk, and portfolio management.* Proven experience in sales and service leadership with a track record of motivating teams to reach loan production goals.* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.* Strong financial and business acumen.* Ability to positively influence change management and execute organizational strategy.* Commitment to exceptional Member service and community engagement.**Why Hoosier Hills Credit Union?**This is a unique opportunity to step into a **newly established executive role** and help shape the future of lending at one of Indiana's most respected credit unions. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our Members, Team Members, and communities, we encourage you to apply.**Hoosier Hills Credit Union is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.****PM19**