Location: New Orleans,LA, USA
Position Summary
OnPath Federal Credit Union is seeking an experienced Chief Lending Officer to join their dynamic team. This key role will be responsible for expanding and managing a strong lending department, focusing on consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending. The Chief Lending Officer will play a vital role in driving growth strategies, staying informed on industry trends, and ensuring compliance with regulatory matters, all while maintaining adherence to established policies, procedures, and legal requirements. The ideal candidate will possess visionary leadership, excellent communication skills, a collaborative team-oriented approach, financial acumen, and a self-motivated mindset. A Bachelor's degree and at least ten years of executive-level experience in the credit union or retail banking industry are required, particularly focusing on consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending.
Company Profile
Founded in 1961 on the grounds of Avondale Shipyards, Inc., and starting out as ASI Federal Credit Union was established to serve blue-collar workers. Today, OnPath FCU's membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in the greater New Orleans area, as well as in 11 other nearby cities, or employees of one of their 600+ SEG program businesses or their relatives. OnPath has grown to include over 84,000 members and has assets totaling over $1 billion. OnPath has eleven branches and is opening a twelfth, offering its members a broad range of loans, including residential mortgage, business, direct and indirect auto, Visa credit cards and unsecured loans. To learn more, visit
Community Profile
New Orleans, Louisiana, is known worldwide for its unique culture and way of life. It celebrates its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live music scene, and award-winning cuisine while also valuing community and family. The greater New Orleans area is home to nearly 1.3 million people who live in old and new neighborhoods. Residents and visitors unite throughout the year at New Orleans' many festivals and events that display its multicultural heritage, including Mardi Gras, the Jazz & Heritage Festival, and the French Quarter Festival. The historic French Quarter, where it all began three centuries ago, is a great place to sample Creole and Cajun cuisine, enjoy delicious items like gumbo or beignets, and take a stroll to one of its historic houses or museums. Picturesque Jackson Square sits in front of the iconic St. Louis Cathedral, offering a charming and intimate view of the French Quarter. Beyond the French Quarter, New Orleans offers the excitement of professional football and basketball, as well as easy access to amazing outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, biking, and even swamp tours. There is always something to see and do in New Orleans!
Compensation
An excellent competitive compensation package will be offered to the selected candidate.