Chief Lending Officer

Wheelhouse Credit Union; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheelhouse Credit Union is seeking a Chief Lending Officer (CLO) to lead all lending operations, including consumer, mortgage, and collections. The CLO will ensure programs align with strategy, compliance, and risk management while delivering exceptional member experiences and community impact.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in finance or related field and a minimum of 10 years in lending, with 5+ years in senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or related field (master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive lending experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending practices and regulations.
• Experience managing collections operations and implementing recovery strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consumer and mortgage lending operations and the Collections Department.
• Align lending programs with strategic goals, regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Deliver outstanding member experiences and strengthen community presence.
• Lead risk management initiatives and portfolio quality maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Join Our Leadership Team!

Wheelhouse Credit Union is seeking a Chief Lending Officer (CLO). This role is a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for overseeing all lending operations, including consumer and mortgage lending as well as our Collections Department. The CLO ensures the Credit Union’s lending programs align with strategic goals, regulatory compliance, and risk management standards while delivering outstanding member experiences and strengthening our presence in the community.

If you’re a dynamic leader with a bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field, at least five years of progressive lending experience in a senior leadership role, have a strong ability to manage risk, ensure compliance, and maintain portfolio quality, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or related field (master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in lending, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending practices and regulations.
• Experience managing collections operations and implementing recovery strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.