Chief Lending Officer

Position Summary

Neighbors Credit Union is in search of a Chief Lending Officer to join their executive team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the full scope of the credit union’s consumer, real estate, and commercial lending, as well as collection operations. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will oversee and lead the strategic direction of developing and implementing loan policies, loan products, setting consumer and mortgage loan pricing, and applying risk analytics to guide credit extension and evaluate loan performance. The Chief Lending Officer also manages the collections department, working to minimize delinquencies and charge-offs while ensuring compliance with all applicable lending and debt collection laws and regulations. Key responsibilities include evaluating loan portfolio performance, overseeing day-to-day lending operations, and providing direction to support the credit union’s strategic goals and high-quality member service. The ideal candidate should possess 10 to 15 years of relevant experience and hold either a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with a professional certification. A strong working knowledge of credit union operations and philosophy is essential.

Company Profile

Created in a shoebox, with a dream that every postal worker deserved a helping hand to get more out of life, Neighbors Credit Union has been doing just that since 1928. Today, ranked #1, the credit union is the sixth largest credit union in Missouri, with nine branches, serving over 48,000 members with over $553 million in assets. Neighbors Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with a simple purpose of making the members’ financial lives easier and less expensive by offering better rates and fewer fees. In 2021, Neighbors Credit Union was awarded “Best–in-State Credit Union” by Forbes Magazine, and in 2025, Neighbors received the coveted “Great Place to Work” designation, celebrating the organization’s culture. Neighbor’s promise is to make your financial life easy, trustworthy, and life-changing... for everyday money management to special occasions and monumental accomplishments.

Community Profile

St. Louis, Missouri located along the Mississippi River and bordering Illinois, is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri and a major cultural and economic hub. The city is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Ameren, Anheuser-Busch, Boeing Defense, Centene, Emerson Electric, Express Scripts, Edward Jones, and Reinsurance Group of America. Famous landmarks like the Gateway Arch, Forest Park Zoo, and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis reflect its rich history and architectural beauty. St. Louis boasts a vibrant arts and music scene, from blues and jazz to opera and one of the country’s oldest symphony orchestras. The city is also known for its world-class museums, diverse food and drink culture, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, ziplining, river adventures, and winter sports. Home to passionate sports fans, St. Louis supports major league teams like the Cardinals (MLB) and Blues (NHL). It's also recognized nationally for its generosity and community spirit, making it a dynamic and rewarding place to live and work.

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