Chief Lending Officer — Strategic Banking Leader

The Symicor Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Symicor Group is seeking a Chief Lending Officer for a Minneapolis, MN bank client. The role leads the bank's lending strategy and profitability, overseeing commercial, CRE, mortgage, and SBA lending while ensuring sound credit administration and regulatory compliance.

This executive position requires 12–15+ years of progressive lending experience and 7–10+ years in senior lending management; a Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Economics is required, MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• MBA or Graduate School of Banking preferred.
• 12–15+ years of progressive bank lending experience.
• 7–10+ years of executive or senior lending management experience.
• Extensive commercial credit experience.
• Experience managing multiple lending disciplines.
• Community or regional bank experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Develop and execute the Bank's lending strategy.
• Monitor loan growth, profitability, and portfolio diversification.
• Ensure underwriting consistency and credit quality across all lines.
• Oversee pricing strategies and product development.
• Recruit, coach, and develop lending staff.

Skills

Lending leadership

Executive lending

Commercial credit

Banking experience

Community banking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or Graduate School of Banking preferred

Job description

The Symicor Group is seeking a Chief Lending Officer for a Minneapolis, MN bank client. The role leads the bank's lending strategy and profitability, overseeing commercial, CRE, mortgage, and SBA lending while ensuring sound credit administration and regulatory compliance.

This executive position requires 12–15+ years of progressive lending experience and 7–10+ years in senior lending management; a Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Economics is required, MBA preferred.