Chief Lending Officer
Posted 5 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Chief Lending Officer - To 260K - Detroit, MI- Job 3843-7536”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
Commercial CreditCommercial LendingConsumer Lending
Useful technologies
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Required qualifications
Field of studyAccounting, Business, Finance
Study levelBachelor's
Preferred qualifications
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration
Chief Lending Officer – To $260K – Detroit, MI– Job # 3843-7536
Who We Are
The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves!
We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.
The Position
Our bank client is seeking to fill a Chief Lending Officer role in the Detroit, MI area. The position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall direction in all lending activities within the Bank. This position requires a strategic senior leader who possesses strong analytical and critical thinking skills, exceptional leadership ability, and a proven history of growing a sound loan portfolio. The successful candidate will ensure conformity with legal and regulatory compliance as well as Bank lending policy; contribute to the Bank’s success by ensuring that all products and services are innovative, competitive, and profitable and that service expectations are exceeded.
This opportunity has a generous salary of up to $260L and a benefits package. (This is not a remote position).
Chief Lending Officer responsibilities include:
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Utilize analytical skills to make critical loan decisions and solve problems.
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Assess financial, economic, and statistical data to manage risk.
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Anticipate and manage change in a quickly moving global business environment.
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Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the business, its needs, expectations, and requirements.
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Coordinate all activities of the Commercial Lenders to ensure that project tasks are completed by scheduling and facilitating team meetings, executive updates, and required status reporting.
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Provide accurate management of the portfolio.
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Challenge others to develop as leaders while clarifying roles and responsibilities.
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Pursue excellence in all aspects of business.
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Lead the underwriting and approval of new credit requests and credit line renewals for existing customers
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Negotiate terms and conditions for transactions.