Chief Credit Officer - To $230K - Memphis, TN - Job # 3365 - Memphis Tennessee

Company: The Symicor Group
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Posted On: 01/24/2025

Chief Credit Officer - To $230K - Memphis, TN - Job # 3365Who We AreThe Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Lincolnshire, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent.The PositionOur bank client is seeking to fill a Chief Credit Officer role in the Memphis, TN area. The selected candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the Bank's loan portfolio, loan approvals, loan concentrations, and risk management. Provides support and direction to lending staff and oversees loan policies and procedures to ensure the overall quality of the bank's lending portfolio. Supervises collection of problem loans and strategies to minimize charge-offs. Recommends and assigns credit approval authorities in conformity with Board approved policies and maintains ongoing control over the credit risk rating system. The Chief Credit Officer is the primary driver of the credit culture and ensures a high quality, low risk loan portfolio that reflects the risk appetite as outlined by the Board. Takes a key role in the development of new credit products. Works closely with the loan production groups to ensure that credit decisions are made promptly, and credit policy is clearly communicated to facilitate good customer service.The position includes a salary of up to $230K and an excellent benefits package. (This is not a remote position)Chief Credit Officer responsibilities include:

• Act as Chairman of the Loan Committee
• Exercise oversight of the bank's risk management to control risk in the Bank's credit portfolio, maintain quality control over all parts of the risk management process, and minimize credit losses.
• Chair the Loan Classification Committee which exercises oversight for adequacy of risk ratings, accrual status, regulatory compliance, loan policy conformance, and recovery of problem loans and the disposition of foreclosed assets.
• Review and analyze credits as needed to conduct assigned credit approval authority; Determine if all credits submitted for approval meet sound underwriting standards and do not pose greater-than-acceptable risk.
• Establish and analyze financial metrics of the Bank's loan portfolio for adherence to regulatory guidelines and assist the management team in establishing financial metrics for revenue enhancement, cost controls, loan pricing to guide bank management in improving earnings and in making strategic business decisions.
• Responsible for creating policies, standards, processes, metrics, tools, and analytics to inform management and the board on third-party organizations' current and emerging credit risks.
• Provide leadership and management to Loan Operation employees to ensure satisfactory performance.
• Provide direction and outline expectations for Relationship Managers, Loan Operations, and ultimately all lending staff.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the CECL model and provide quarterly analysis of the adequacy of the loan loss allowance.
• Primary contact to work with regulators in conducting their safety and soundness examinations.
• Lead, motivate, train, direct, and supervise direct reports.
• Perform periodic and annual reviews of all direct reports.
• Prepare various management, regulatory, and Board of Directors reports regarding loan portfolio performance and trends.
• Approve and coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems relating to the Bank's loan portfolio.
• Assist in building annual organization goals as well as individual performance plans for direct reports.Who Are You?You're someone who wants to influence your own development. You're looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.You also bring the following skills and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution in finance or accounting
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in leadership, credit and risk management, and credit approval of both consumer and commercial lending
  • Computer skills including Windows-based software, word processing and spreadsheet applications, and bank software.
  • 3 years of experience as a CCO with a bank of $5B in assets or more.The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to:
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