Regional Chief Credit Officer

1 week ago


Lafayette, United States First Merchants Bank Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Regional Chief Credit Officer. This position will implement and recommend credit policies and procedures for proper management of portfolio risk and concentration management, credit risk assessment and monitoring, and special assets management.

As part of this role you will:

  • Act as a Chair to the Regional Loan Committee.
  • Act as a Chair to the Regional Special Asset and Watch Committees while ensuring sufficiency of specific reserves within the allowance for loan and lease losses.
  • Act as a member of the Corporate Loan Committee.
  • Adhere to the standard credit processes, procedures, and policies while maintaining timely and accurate grading of the regional commercial credit portfolio.
  • Communicate material asset quality concerns and/or issues to the Corporate Chief Credit Officer.
  • Manage the regional commercial credit portfolio asset quality including: grading, impairment, non-accrual and charge-off recognition.
  • Monitor and manage regional: Delinquency status, construction loan status, borrowing base reporting and loan covenant compliance.
  • Ensure regional adherence to corporate concentration limits and thresholds.
  • Periodic review of Portfolio Sheets and recommendation of action plans for issues and concerns.
  • Respond to audit, loan review, regulatory and other internal and external examining bodies.
  • Complete compliance and other assigned training.
  • Participate as a member of regional management team.

In order to be successful in this position, we require the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
  • Over eight (8) years of commercial credit experience.

First Merchants offers the following:

  • Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Vacation/Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Additional Benefits

A little about us:

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

Our Vision is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team:

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

Apply today to begin your career with us


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