Chief Lending Officer: Strategic Growth Leader

Hoosier Hills Credit Union; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 194,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Executive incentives

Benefits package

Leadership role

Executive team

Growth opportunity

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Hoosier Hills Credit Union (HHCU) in Bedford, IN, is seeking a Chief Lending Officer to lead and expand our lending portfolio while maintaining strong asset quality and regulatory compliance. This executive role reports to the CEO and shapes HHCU's long-term lending strategy to benefit Members and the community.

The CLO will manage commercial, mortgage, consumer, and indirect lending, driving growth and ensuring an exceptional Member experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• MBA or related master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of executive leadership experience in lending.
• Demonstrated experience leading consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending.
• Credit union leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HHCU's lending strategy for sustainable growth and profitability.
• Lead lending functions across loan production, processing, underwriting, servicing, and product development.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team on strategic planning and initiatives.
• Present lending performance and recommendations to the Board of Directors.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, products, and Member experiences.
• Oversee credit quality, policy development, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Credit risk

Portfolio management

Sales leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Financial acumen

Change management

Member service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Economics/Accounting

MBA or related master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hoosier Hills Credit Union (HHCU) in Bedford, IN, is seeking a Chief Lending Officer to lead and expand our lending portfolio while maintaining strong asset quality and regulatory compliance. This executive role reports to the CEO and shapes HHCU's long-term lending strategy to benefit Members and the community.

The CLO will manage commercial, mortgage, consumer, and indirect lending, driving growth and ensuring an exceptional Member experience.