Chief Lending Officer: Growth & Relationship Banking Leader

Lake Ridge Bank; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Ridge Bank in Madison, WI, seeks a proven Chief Lending Officer to lead our lending organization, shape strategy, and drive growth, profitability, and client success.

The CLO will partner with the executive team to align lending activities with the bank’s strategic plan, oversee commercial and agricultural lending, and deepen client relationships through trusted banking solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, or related field.
• Ten or more years of progressive banking experience with significant commercial lending and leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lending, portfolio management, relationship banking, and banking regulations.
• Proven ability to develop business, build client relationships, lead teams, and execute strategic initiatives.
• MBA, Graduate School of Banking, or other advanced banking education.

Responsibilities

• Lead lending teams to achieve growth, profitability, and relationship development goals.
• Develop and execute the bank's commercial lending strategy and market expansion.
• Strengthen community relationships and promote relationship banking throughout the marketplace.

Job description

Lake Ridge Bank in Madison, WI, seeks a proven Chief Lending Officer to lead our lending organization, shape strategy, and drive growth, profitability, and client success.

The CLO will partner with the executive team to align lending activities with the bank’s strategic plan, oversee commercial and agricultural lending, and deepen client relationships through trusted banking solutions.