SVP, Chief Lending Officer

• Do you have executive-level leadership experience in the areas of real estate, consumer and/or business lending at a mid- to large-size financial institution?
• Do you have a passion for leading lending strategies that strengthen communities?
• Would you like to work at a collaborative organization that thrives on providing outstanding member service both internally and externally?

If so, we’d love to talk with you about Monterra Credit Union’s Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Position!

Located in the heart of the Bay Area, Monterra Credit Union is a community-centric and growth-oriented financial institution. We invest in the success of people and our community by giving back, making things easier, and committing ourselves to our members’ potential. Diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success, and we value the varied backgrounds and experiences that everyone brings to our organization. If you value collaboration, forward-thinking, and giving back, this just might be the place for you.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Monterra Credit Union reflects the value placed on employees by providing an excellent salary and benefits package:

• Starting pay of $275,000 - $325,000 per year depending on experience
• Semi-annual bonuses for meeting key financial and operational goals
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurances
• 401(k) including generous matching contributions
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Discounts on financial products and services, including mortgage and auto loans
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Vice President & Chief Lending Officer (SVP/CLO) serves as a senior-level executive working with the CEO, executive team, and the Board of Directors to develop the strategic vision of Monterra Credit Union. The CLO is responsible for leading and managing the credit union’s lending operations and sales. The CLO is pivotal in ensuring Monterra Credit Union’s lending program achieves growth and profitability goals while maintaining the highest level of credit quality and regulatory compliance. The CLO will collaborate with departments throughout Monterra Credit Union to develop strategies and achieve goals.

Supervises: VP of Real Estate Lending, VP of Consumer Lending, VP of Credit Risk, and Director of Business Lending; and is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and evaluating all Commercial Lending, Consumer Lending, Residential Real Estate Lending, Secondary Market, foreclosure and loan modification activities, and financial assistance and credit risk management activities for Monterra Credit Union. The position is also a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) providing overall strategic leadership to the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes and effectively runs all lending lines of business including Commercial Lending, Consumer Lending, and Residential Real Estate Lending including all lending production, compliance and servicing.
• Oversees Commercial Lending, Consumer Lending, Residential and Real Estate Lending, and Financial Assistance and Fraud personnel, including coaching and mentoring of direct reports, setting semi-annual goals, conducting semi-annual performance reviews, recommending promotions and salary changes.
• Proactively drives new strategies by anticipating and planning for future organizational and member/product needs, ensuring all staff understands the overall vision in regards to the strategic goals.
• Serves as a member of the SLT by actively participating in SLT meetings, mentoring and holding peers and staff responsible for all areas that impact the strategic plan, as well as contributes to high quality member service, growth, risk management and profitability of Monterra Credit Union.
• Participates in developing Monterra Credit Union’s Strategic Plan, Annual Business Plan (“Bold Steps”), and Budget. Works with cross-functional teams in carrying out strategic initiatives.
• Provides relevant lending-related and credit risk-related input to the annual budget, and maintains accountability for achieving budgetary goals and limits.
• Determines success measures and service levels for Commercial Lending, Consumer Lending, Residential Real Estate Lending, and financial assistance and fraud, and distills relevant performance data for monthly reporting.
• Participates on and is a voting member of the Asset-Liability Management Committee (ALCO) in actively managing Monterra Credit Union’s interest rate risk, setting pricing on loans and deposits, managing net interest margin, and managing liquidity to ensure strong earnings while staying within Monterra Credit Union’s interest rate and liquidity risk tolerances.
• Participates on the Credit Risk Management Committee (CRMCO) in actively managing credit risk through sophisticated credit risk analytics, sound internal controls and operating procedures, and solid underwriting practices as a means of delivering on Monterra Credit Union’s lending-related value propositions while staying within Monterra Credit Union’s credit risk tolerances.
• Coordinates all Loan Committee meetings for review of new Commercial Real Estate loans.
• Responsible for directing all secondary market activities, including loan sales, investor servicing, mortgage servicing asset valuation.
• Owner of MeridianLink – LoansPQ system, which includes contract management, receiving/responding to system notifications and alerts, vendor accountability, compliance, etc. Works closely with System Administrators and System Subject Matter Experts as needed to ensure the system functions properly.
• Represents Monterra Credit Union in the community by attending community functions and participating on selected boards.
• Provides hands‑on leadership for trouble‑debt restructures, loan modifications, and foreclosures.
• Recruits, selects, motivates, develops and evaluates staff.
• Completes, understands and utilizes analytics to review and forecast department, product, and other metric successes. Evaluates the impact and status of various initiatives.
• Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and laws enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
• Provides service that aligns with the Credit Union’s mission of passionately delivering relevant products, services, and education tailored to help our members, employees, and communities achieve their financial goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of the job, employee may be required to use frequent physical activities include sitting, standing, reaching, walking, talking, bending, and constant use of hands.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds.
• Employee may occasionally work overtime.
• These activities are not necessarily performed to the same degree and combination every day.

Apply Now for Consideration!

Monterra Credit Union is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in lending for a mid- to large-size financial institution or mortgage broker.
• Ability to plan, organize and effectively run multi‑faced and dynamic Commercial Lending, Consumer Lending and Residential Real Estate Lending of a mid- to large-size financial institution.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and supervise employees.
• Current knowledge of all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to lending.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of financial institution operational methods practices and services.
• Ability to analyze problems and opportunities, identify and evaluate alternatives, and develop sound, effective approaches.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate the achievement of goals, objectives, and work plans.
• Ability to evaluate and decide real estate and consumer loan exceptions.
• Knowledge of Commercial Lending programs, operations and methodologies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people including Board Members, regulators, members, employees, attorneys, vendors, and other parties.
• Knowledge of financial concepts, systems, operations, methodologies, and performance standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and Internet access.
• Occasional travel may be expected.