Principal Lending Officer

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Job description

Primarily responsible for managing and overseeing credit lending activities and operational requirements, developing and implementing credit lending decision recommendations. Full responsibility for all credit lending compliance requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

Governance

Oversee the overall implementation of the Credit Risk Governance Framework for lending activities.

Provide oversight for lending requests (e.g., Advances and Letters of Credit), ensuring member credit worthiness is factored into the decision-making process and complies with policies, standards, and requirements.

Maintain up-to-date understanding of the Member's credit Risk profile (e.g., troubled members, largest borrowers, watchlist members, etc.)

Policies and Standards

Implement and update comprehensive lending (e.g., Credit) policies, standards, and procedures related to lending activities.

Process and Controls

Implement robust credit risk assessment processes and credit decisioning frameworks and establish controls to monitor and mitigate credit risk exposures.

Oversee the process of loan approval, to confirm that all loans align with the institution's lending standards and risk acceptance prior to final approval.

Issues and Events

Proactively identify emerging credit risks and issues within lending activities.

Risk Appetite

Monitor adherence to risk appetite metrics (thresholds and limits) and take appropriate action (e.g., escalate) when necessary.

Risk Profile and Reporting

Assess the overall credit risk profile of members, lending portfolio, and identify areas of concentration or vulnerability.

Monitor key credit risk indicators (e.g., troubled members, largest borrowers, watchlist members, etc.) and quality metrics (equity price monitoring).

Continuous Improvement

Foster a robust culture of risk management and continuous improvement; set right "tone and the top which promotes awareness of risk.

Skills:

Expertise in assessing and managing credit, collateral, and counterparty risk(s) across lending product offerings (e.g., secured loans) and portfolios.

Strong leadership skills with ability to make quick lending decisions and to provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to Member Business, operation teams, and impacted stakeholders.

Proficiency in reviewing and understanding financial and underwriting analyses to evaluate member creditworthiness and assess lending viability, including broad understanding of risks associated across various institutions (e.g., banks, credit unions, and insurance companies).

In-depth knowledge of lending regulations and compliance requirements to ensure adherence and mitigate regulatory risks.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, and regulators, as appropriate.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field required. Master's degree is a plus.

Required Experience

Minimum of ten years in credit risk management, compliance, or a related role in the financial industry.

Leadership experience, including managing teams and projects.

Salary Range: $250,000 to $280,000

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