Deputy Chief Credit Officer (CCO)
About the Company
Flourishing community bank
Industry
Banking
Type
Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Deputy Chief Credit Officer to play a pivotal role in driving the credit risk strategy. This senior leadership position involves close partnership with the Chief Credit Officer to influence lending policy, ensure the quality of commercial real estate and commercial and industrial portfolios, and uphold the organization's risk appetite while fostering controlled growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and enforcing credit policies, leading underwriting teams, monitoring portfolio quality, and actively participating in credit committees and lending strategy discussions. Additionally, the role includes mentoring and developing high-performing credit and portfolio management teams, as well as leading innovation through process improvements, technology, and AI initiatives.
Applicants for the Deputy Chief Credit Officer role at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' of senior commercial real estate and commercial and industrial credit experience, with a preference for those with a background in healthcare or skilled nursing facilities. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in structuring complex loans, managing large exposures, and a proven track record of balancing growth ambitions with prudent risk management. Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills are essential, as is a reputation for sound credit judgment and strategic thinking. The role also requires the ability to represent the credit function with regulators, auditors, and executive leadership, and to drive innovation in credit policy, analytics, and technology.
Hiring Manager Title
Chief Credit Officer
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- Finance