Chief Credit Strategy Officer

Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With over $70 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we thrive on helping our clients achieve their goals and dreams, and we are committed to social responsibility and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving.

We continually seek highly motivated and talented individuals as our people are critical to our success. In return, we offer competitive compensation with our salary and incentive program, in addition to medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401K, continuing education opportunities and an employee assistance program are also included in our benefit suite. Old National also offers a variety of Impact Network Groups led by team members who are passionate about driving engagement, creating awareness of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and building inclusion across the organization. We offer a unique opportunity to join a growing, community and client-focused company that is firmly rooted in its core values.

A strategic and visionary Chief Credit Strategy Officer will spearhead strategic initiatives, including the evaluation of our people, processes and systems to determine the most effective and efficient operating model for our credit risk management organization. Reporting directly to the CCO, this executive-level position will be pivotal in shaping and executing our credit risk strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and Heightened Standards and industry best practices. The role requires a deep understanding of credit risk, data analytics, and automation to drive informed decision-making and enhance overall organizational effectiveness. This position will also be a managerial role with a team of credit policy, credit systems and data and credit reporting professionals driving many of these initiatives.

We are an in-office culture with offices throughout Chicago land and will consider candidates based throughout our footprint from Fargo to Chattanooga.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $136,000 - $279,100 per year plus bonus. The base salary indicated for this position reflects the compensation range applicable to all levels of the role across the United States. Actual salary offers within this range may vary based on a number of factors, including the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate's relevant skills and professional experience, educational qualifications, and geographic location.

Key Accountabilities
- Credit and Lending Process Optimization: Lead efforts to streamline and enhance credit and lending processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. Identify areas for improvement and implement best practices to optimize workflows.
* Credit Policy Implementation: Develop, implement, and maintain credit policies that align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals. Ensure policies are effectively communicated and adhered to across the organization.
* Heightened Standards Implementation: Oversee the implementation of heightened standards for credit and lending practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these standards.
* Credit Risk Data & Reporting: Drive a culture of data insight, monitoring, and dynamic forecasting. Maturing current standards for data risk aggregation and reporting aiding Heightened Standards while evolving portfolio monitoring allowing the business to grow in a transparent and thoughtful way.
* Business Process Outsourcing: Identify opportunities for business process outsourcing to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. Develop and execute outsourcing strategies, manage Infosys relationships for Credit, and ensure seamless integration of outsourced processes.
* Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the credit and lending teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive organizational goals and initiatives.
* Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with credit and lending processes. Implement robust risk management frameworks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of credit and lending processes. Analyze data and generate reports to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, vendors, and business partners. Communicate effectively to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives.

Key Competencies for Position
Promotes Change - Seeks to understand and embrace change.
* Actively seeks information to understand the rationale, implications and impact for changes.
* Remains agile by quickly modifying daily behavior, leveraging resources, and trying new approaches to effectively embrace change.
* Willing to act quickly, learn and adjust as needed.
* Identifies and recommends changes to leadership to improve performance.

Strategy in Action - Build your strategic mindset capability.
* Breaks down larger goals into smaller achievable goals and communicates how they are contributing to the broader goal.
* Actively seeks to understand factors and trends that may influence role.
* Anticipates risk and develop contingency plans to manage risks.
* Identifies opportunities for improvement and seeks insights from other sources to generate potential solutions.
* Aligns activities to meet individual, team and organizational goals.

Compelling Communication - Openly and effectively communicates with others.
* Effectively and transparently shares information and ideas with others.
* Tailors the delivery of communication in a way that engages the audience and that is easy to understand and retain.
* Unites others towards common goal.
* Asks for others' opinions and ideas and listens actively to gain their support when clarifying expectations, agreeing on a solution and checking for satisfaction.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in credit risk management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within financial services or a related industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with expertise in credit risk modeling, data analytics, and statistical methods. Proficiency in credit risk management systems and software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams without direct authority. Proven track record in driving strategic initiatives and managing organizational change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to executives and stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  Ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends and challenges in credit risk management.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing risks.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism in all interactions.

Old National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer focused on fostering an inclusive workplace and committed to hiring a workforce comprised of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thinking styles.

As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have an agreement signed by the Director of Talent Acquisition, SVP, to fill a specific position.

Our culture is firmly rooted in our core values.

We are optimistic. We are collaborative. We are inclusive. We are agile. We are ethical.

We are Old National Bank. Join our team