Chief Lending Officer

Sovereign Bank • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Chief Lending Officer is a highly motivated, high-energy professional who is responsible for management, long-term strategic development and optimization of all commercial banking functions and ancillary products. Primary responsibility for commercial business development, loan portfolio growth and quality of loans in the bank’s portfolio, relationship building, set the direction of the loan production, deposit growth and fee generation. Responsibilities include aiding in development and implementation of appropriate loan policy and procedures, providing guidance, direction and mentoring to all members of the Commercial and Consumer Lending group. Manages a lending team of 20 to 25 loan officers including 7 locations in OKC Metro, Community & Tribal banking and oversee the Mortgage Loan Department. The Chief Lending Officer will ensure the overall soundness and profitability of the commercial loan portfolio by identifying and implementing long-term strategies including portfolio mix, growth strategies and market penetration objectives, confirming accuracy of risk ratings and identification of portfolio weaknesses. As a member of the Bank’s Leadership Team, the Chief Lending Officer contributes to the performance of the bank by being an active advisor, leader and motivator.

Requirements

• At least 10 years management/leadership experience at a financial institution
• Commercial lending experience with a financial institution that has an asset size of one billion or more is required
• Background in lending and working knowledge of a bank’s supporting operational program
• Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, or related field required

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of banking school is preferred

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the CEO of the Bank
• Fully accountable for the development, execution and goals and strategies of the Lending Group
• Provides leadership, guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of products and pricing to maintain and expand existing client relationships and creating new relationships
• Actively participates in constructing, implementation and execution of the bank’s strategic plan
• Develops, has a thorough understanding, takes ownership of goals and budgets for the division, and takes responsibility for achieving and exceeding goals
• Be a part of the Bank’s overall direction, growth & profitability
• Fully understands, embraces, represents and perpetuates the Sovereign Bank culture. Actively supports the mission, vision and core values of the Bank and transfers by example, action, and deeds the Bank’s culture to all employees
• Makes recommendations for assigned personnel regarding employment, training, performance ratings, salary changes, promotions, transfers, terminations, career enhancement and staffing
• Is an active participant in the planning, establishment and development of Bank policies and procedures in accordance with the Bank’s customer focus, risk tolerance and regulatory guidelines
• Attends monthly Board meetings and presents lending and area reports
• Oversee lending reviews and examination on the Federal and State levels
• Be an active part of the Executive Team
• Serve as a member of the banks internal ALCO department
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive