LENDER

National Recruiting & Staffing Firm; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

National Recruiting & Staffing Firm is assisting in recruiting a Chief Lending Officer for a well-established East Texas community bank. The CLO will shape lending strategy, oversee credit quality, and lead a high-performance lending team in a growth-focused environment.

The role requires credit-savvy leadership with experience in commercial and consumer lending, risk management, and regulatory compliance. It offers a visible leadership position and growth opportunities within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• At least six months of CLO-level responsibilities with strong credit expertise.
• CCO experience is a plus.
• Leadership skills and ability to manage and develop a team of lenders.
• Experience in community banking, commercial lending, or credit administration.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee commercial and consumer lending portfolios, ensuring strong credit quality and adherence to bank policies.
• Review, structure, and approve complex loan requests in collaboration with the lending team.
• Develop and execute lending strategies aligned with the bank’s growth objectives.
• Mentor and guide lending staff, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused culture.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Credit analysis

Lending leadership

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Team development

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious, credit-savvy professional to serve as Chief Lending Officer (CLO) in a well-established East Texas community bank. This is an excellent opportunity for a rising leader to take on senior-level responsibilities, shape lending strategy, and have a visible impact on the bank’s growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee commercial and consumer lending portfolios, ensuring strong credit quality and adherence to bank policies.


• Review, structure, and approve complex loan requests in collaboration with the lending team.


• Develop and execute lending strategies aligned with the bank’s growth objectives.


• Mentor and guide lending staff, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused culture.


• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

• At least six months of CLO-level responsibilities, with strong credit expertise; title not required.


• CCO experience is a plus.


• Leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop a team of lenders.


• Experience in community banking, commercial lending, or credit administration.


• Strong analytical, decision-making, and risk management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and support for professional development.

Why Join Us?

• Take on a high-visibility leadership role in a strong community bank.


• Influence lending strategy and shape a growing bank’s future.


• Opportunity for professional growth and long-term career advancement.


• Work in a collaborative, supportive, and community-focused environment.

How to Apply

To apply, send your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant leadership and credit experience to [e-mail] with the subject line \"Chief Lending Officer — East Texas\". For a confidential conversation, contact our recruiting team at (###) ###-####.