Chief Lending Officer
Angott Search Group
Lansing, MI · Posted September 21, 2026
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About the job
Angott Search Group is partnering with a Michigan Bank in the search for a Chief Lending Officer.
This executive will lead the Bank’s lending strategy, growth, and overall performance across commercial, real estate, agricultural, mortgage, and consumer lending, while maintaining a disciplined approach to credit quality and risk management.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a lending strategy aligned with the Bank’s strategic plan and community banking mission.
Lead profitable loan growth across commercial, industrial, CRE, agricultural, residential mortgage, and consumer lending.
Identify new lending opportunities and market niches within the Bank’s risk appetite.
Oversee loan origination, structuring, pricing, and relationship management.
Ensure lending practices align with Board-approved policies, procedures, and credit standards.
Partner with the Chief Credit Officer on portfolio performance, policy interpretation, and emerging credit risks.
Lead, coach, and develop the lending team while establishing production goals and performance expectations.
Maintain strong relationships with key customers, professionals, and community partners.
Participate in loan committees, portfolio reviews, concentration monitoring, and stress testing.
Provide senior management and Board reporting on loan growth, pipeline activity, market conditions, and competitive trends.
Support budgeting, capital planning, and strategic planning initiatives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
10–15 years of progressive lending experience within a community or regional bank.
Strong commercial and real estate lending experience, preferably within Michigan markets.
Proven leadership and relationship management experience.
Strong understanding of bank credit practices, FDIC regulations, Michigan DIFS requirements, and safety-and-soundness standards.
Ability to balance lending growth with disciplined credit risk management.
Strong collaboration skills with credit, compliance, operations, and executive leadership.