Chief Lending Officer

Description

TITLE: Chief Lending Officer

JOB FAMILY: Credit

DEPARTMENT: Credit

PAY GRADE & FLSA: 10, Exempt

Job Summary

The Chief Lending Officer is responsible for leading and establishing the strategic direction of the commercial lending and treasury management teams. This role will develop strategies, policies and procedures that align with the bank’s overall goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Along with the CCO, direct and participate in the establishment of commercial banking goals in compliance of overall company growth and profitability objectives. Report performance of loan portfolios to the QCRH Board.
• Maintains strong contact with civic organizations, regulators, borrowers, and depositors.
• Cooperates with federal and state examiners in their reviews and examinations.
• Provides leadership on issues of importance to the financial industry and community at large.
• Actively participates in meetings of the bank’s Board of Directors.
• Leads lending activities but not limited to management of lending team and business development.
• Serves as voting member of officer’s loan committee.
• Hire, develop, motivate, and train staff, including planning and delegating work assignments and projects.
• Evaluate performance, administer quarterly touch points and deliver performance evaluations.
• Establish clear expectations and hold team members accountable to performance and behaviors aligned with our culture.
• Understand and administer compensation based on a pay for performance philosophy, including merit increases and variable pay.
• Comply with all company or regulatory policies, procedures and requirements that are applicable to this position.
• Participate in community engagement events. This can include professional, civic and community groups.
• Foster and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required to support the company’s mission, vision and values.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a financial institution.
• Previous management and leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and business judgment skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Duties performed in a professional office environment.