Chief Lending Officer - Impact Lending & Climate Financing

Opportunity Finance Network; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

FSA program

401(k) with employer match

PTO 25 days

Paid holidays

Professional development

Executive coaching

Tech stipend

Job summary

Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) is seeking a Chief Lending Officer to lead small business lending, portfolio management, and fund innovations. The role centers strategic fundraising, partnerships, and building a high-performing, mission-driven team.

The CLO will drive restorative lending and impact underwriting in service of inclusive entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in lending/financial services, with a proven ability to engage investors and lead cross-functional

Qualifications

• 15+ years in lending, credit operations, and financial services.
• Experience leading remote/geographically dispersed teams.
• Track record with mission-aligned lending and CDFIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead lending operations, portfolio management, and fund innovations.
• Oversee investor relations and funder engagement.
• Coordinate with research, analytics, and business advising teams.
• Oversee program areas: climate resilience and business advising.

Skills

Executive leadership

Lending operations

Portfolio management

Strategic partnerships

Board engagement

Cross-team leadership

Analytical skills

Budget management

Tools

QuickBooks

Salesforce

MS Office

Lending software

Job description

Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) is seeking a Chief Lending Officer to lead small business lending, portfolio management, and fund innovations. The role centers strategic fundraising, partnerships, and building a high-performing, mission-driven team.

The CLO will drive restorative lending and impact underwriting in service of inclusive entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in lending/financial services, with a proven ability to engage investors and lead cross-functional