VP of Credit Leadership — Community Impact Banking

Switchboard Hiring; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company contribution

401K match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Job summary

Native American Bank is seeking a Vice President of Credit to lead the credit department and drive high-impact decisions for a community-focused bank in Denver. This senior role requires deep expertise in commercial credit analysis, underwriting, and regulatory compliance, with a track record of guiding teams and communicating insights to executives and the board.

The ideal candidate will oversee policy adherence, portfolio monitoring, and collaboration with the Chief Credit Officer, while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of credit experience, including leadership.
• Deep expertise in commercial credit analysis, financial statement analysis, loan documentation, and credit administration.
• Strong command of banking regulations, with hands-on experience supporting exams and audits.
• Clear communicator who can turn credit data into actionable recommendations for executives and the board.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the credit department, setting goals and building a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Oversee commercial underwriting, loan structuring, and covenant setting to ensure sound, policy-compliant credit decisions.
• Monitor portfolio performance and concentration risk, and help manage the problem loan portfolio.
• Partner with the Chief Credit Officer on credit policy, loan loss allowance, and preparation for regulatory exams and audits.
• Deliver regular credit risk reporting to senior management and the board, and lead process and systems improvement projects.

Skills

Credit leadership

Commercial credit analysis

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Job description

Native American Bank is seeking a Vice President of Credit to lead the credit department and drive high-impact decisions for a community-focused bank in Denver. This senior role requires deep expertise in commercial credit analysis, underwriting, and regulatory compliance, with a track record of guiding teams and communicating insights to executives and the board.

The ideal candidate will oversee policy adherence, portfolio monitoring, and collaboration with the Chief Credit Officer, while