Executive Vice President of Lending
About The Position
Our client is a mid-sized, growth-oriented community bank headquartered in the Wichita area and is aggressively advancing its expansion strategy. With a strong balance sheet, an expanding market presence, and a leadership team committed to building something exceptional, this institution is positioned to become the dominant commercial banking force in their region. They are seeking an Executive Vice President of Lending to serve as a principal architect of that future: setting strategy, building markets, and leading the entire lending platform. This isn't a production role. You won't manage your own book of business, you'll lead the teams, strategy, and culture that drive it. Your fingerprints will be on the bank's growth trajectory, its talent, and its reputation in the market. If you're a relationship-driven executive who builds great teams, commands credibility in the marketplace, and thrives in high-stakes, high-visibility environments, this is your platform.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive lending and credit leadership in a high-performing community or regional bank
- Proven success scaling commercial lending operations across CRE, C&I, and deposits
- A market-facing executive with a strong reputation, one who enhances brand presence and builds lasting community relationships
- Exceptional ability to recruit, develop, and hold accountable a team of high-performing leaders
- Strategic, financial, and analytical depth, a data-driven decision-maker with board-level presence and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- advanced degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a forward-looking lending strategy that expands market share, grows revenue, and delivers long-term enterprise value
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board, shaping direction across commercial lending, CRE, C&I, and deposit growth
- Champion the bank's presence as a visible and influential leader in the Wichita business community and broader marketplace
- Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing lending organization across all markets
- Recruit and retain top-tier talent; build a deep leadership bench positioned for sustained growth
- Establish a culture of accountability, urgency, and execution excellence
- Own portfolio performance, profitability, and capital deployment, driving results through leadership and coaching, not personal production
- Maintain strong credit quality and disciplined risk management while aggressively pursuing growth
- Use data and insights to optimize pricing, returns, and market positioning
Benefits
- Competitive executive compensation with performance-based upside
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
