CoBank · 3 hours ago
Chief Credit Officer
CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The Chief Credit Officer is responsible for managing and directing the bank's credit functions, contributing to strategic leadership, and maintaining effective relationships with various stakeholders to enhance financial performance.
Banking
Responsibilities
Leadership, organization, staffing, development, direction, and day-to-day management for the Credit Management Group to ensure effective allocation and deployment of resources to support the achievement of strategic objectives and the business plan
Selects, develops, and motivates a highly qualified management team. Grants authorities appropriate for each position, sets standards of performance, evaluates performance of managers, and approves personnel transactions within delegated authorities
Responsible for chairing the CLC, including providing procedures and documentation of actions, recommendations for further delegation and approval authority, concentration limits, and recommendations for administrative actions or official committee positions
Responsible for the development of the annual portfolio strategy, providing guidance on portfolio management, and producing the quarterly Credit Management Report
Provides and maintains a sound and consistent set of underwriting policies, standards and guidelines, and general credit philosophy to be utilized in all lending and leasing functions across the bank
Maintains and recommends changes as needed to lending and related policies and directions, including presentation to the Board for approval
Assists and supports the bank’s lending functions in their credit analysis and transaction structuring responsibilities
Provides overall management of the bank’s special asset functions, including approvals of specific actions, plans, and strategies for resolution of problem situations, and execution as appropriate
Provides accurate and timely monitoring and assessments to bank management and the Board Risk Committee on the quality of the bank’s loan portfolio, high-risk loans and industry issues and opportunities
Works with other units of the bank to assure that the Farm Credit System Cooperation Philosophy is successfully executed
Provides regular updates on credit conditions to the CoBank Board, FCA, Investors and others as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline required
15 years of progressive relevant experience, experience must also include progressive management experience required
Preferred
Master's Degree and/or MBA or CPA designation preferred
Benefits
Careers with a purpose
Time-Off Packages, 20 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
Competitive Compensation & Incentive
Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10k per year
Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match
Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards
Company
CoBank
CoBank is a leading cooperative bank serving agribusinesses and rural infrastructure providers throughout the U.S.
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