Chief Lending Officer

CUES TRAINING FACILITY; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazuma Credit Union in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Chief Lending Officer to provide strategic leadership across consumer, mortgage, commercial, and indirect lending, guiding portfolio growth and risk management. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing lending team, drive process improvements, leverage technology, and uphold regulatory compliance to deliver exceptional member experiences.

8-10 years of leadership in lending within credit unions or retail banking is preferred; a

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive lending leadership experience within a credit union or retail banking environment.
• Broad understanding of lending and portfolio management.
• Bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree or other advanced designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead lending functions across consumer, mortgage, commercial, and indirect lending.
• Drive portfolio growth and ensure sound credit quality and regulatory compliance.
• Shape the credit union's long-term strategic direction.
• Lead a talented team and champion process improvements.
• Leverage technology to deliver an exceptional member experience.

Skills

Executive lending leadership

Portfolio growth strategies

Credit risk management

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Chief Lending Officer

Mazuma Credit Union

Kansas City, KS

USA

Position Description

Lead Lending. Inspire Growth. Make a Lasting Impact.

Do You Belong Here?

Mazuma Credit Union is seeking an experienced, strategic lending executive to serve as its next Chief Lending Officer. This is an opportunity to join a financially strong, member-focused organization where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are woven into the culture.

Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, Mazuma is guided by four core values - Teamwork, Positive Fun Attitudes, Learning & Growth, and Creativity & Innovation - that shape how employees work together and serve members. Our purpose is simple: We want to make Kansas City a better place to live, work, and bank.

Does This Purpose Inspire You?

As Chief Lending Officer, you'll provide strategic leadership for all lending functions, including consumer, mortgage, commercial, and indirect lending. As a member of the executive leadership team, you'll drive portfolio growth, ensure sound credit quality and regulatory compliance, and help shape the credit union's long-term strategic direction.

Beyond overseeing lending operations, you'll lead a talented team, strengthen lending programs, champion process improvements, and leverage technology to deliver an exceptional experience for members and employees alike.

Where Purpose Meets Lending

At Mazuma, lending is more than a transaction - it's an opportunity to build relationships and advocate for our members.

We believe every member has a story that extends beyond a credit score. While maintaining sound underwriting and responsible risk management, we seek lending solutions that help people move forward financially, including members with challenged credit or nontraditional financial backgrounds.

The Chief Lending Officer will be the steward of this philosophy, leading a lending culture that balances prudent decision-making with empathy, financial inclusion, and genuine member advocacy.

Can We Grow Together?

The ideal candidate is a collaborative executive who combines strategic vision with a passion for developing people and creating meaningful member relationships.

Successful candidates will bring:

• Executive lending leadership within a credit union or community-focused financial institution.
• Expertise across consumer, residential mortgage, commercial, and indirect lending.
• Success in developing lending strategies that drive sustainable growth while maintaining strong asset quality.
• Experience leading organizational change, improving processes, and leveraging technology.
• A coaching mindset that develops high-performing teams and embraces continuous learning.
• The ability to balance sound risk management with a relationship-focused approach to serving members.

Ready to Ignite Your Impact?

If you're a strategic lending executive who believes great lending changes lives - not just balance sheets - we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

Successful candidates will bring 8-10 years of progressive lending leadership experience within a credit union or retail banking environment.

Candidates should have a broad understanding of lending and portfolio management. Demonstrated success in developing and executing lending strategies that drive growth.

A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree or other advanced professional designation is preferred.

If you're ready to lead a lending organization where relationships matter as much as results, we encourage you to submit your résumé and explore this unique leadership opportunity with Mazuma Credit Union.