The SLO has a track record of experience with community and economic development finance (including affordable housing using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC ...
The SLO has a track record of experience with community and economic development finance (including affordable housing using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC ...
Merge & Acquisition Director
Westerville, OH · On-site
The role serves as the senior Operations integration leader for assigned transactions, partnering with Corporate Development, Finance, Business Units and regional/site leadership to assess ...
Merge & Acquisition Director
Westerville, OH · On-site
The role serves as the senior Operations integration leader for assigned transactions, partnering with Corporate Development, Finance, Business Units and regional/site leadership to assess ...
The role serves as the senior Operations integration leader for assigned transactions, partnering with Corporate Development, Finance, Business Units and regional/site leadership to assess ...
The role serves as the senior Operations integration leader for assigned transactions, partnering with Corporate Development, Finance, Business Units and regional/site leadership to assess ...
Branch Manager
$60K - $85K/yr
Key Word tags Sales, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, Financial Sales, Management Development, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer Experience ...
Branch Manager
$60K - $85K/yr
Key Word tags Sales, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, Financial Sales, Management Development, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer Experience ...
Branch Manager
$47K - $65K/yr
Key Word tags Sales, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, Financial Sales, Management Development, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer Experience ...
Branch Manager
$47K - $65K/yr
Key Word tags Sales, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, Financial Sales, Management Development, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer Experience ...
Development Manager
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
We are looking to add a Development Manager to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive ... Manage and communicate the status of project financial sources and uses from cradle to grave ...
Development Manager
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
We are looking to add a Development Manager to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive ... Manage and communicate the status of project financial sources and uses from cradle to grave ...
Branch Manager
Reynoldsburg, OH · On-site
$60K - $85K/yr
Key Word tags Sales, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, Financial Sales, Management Development, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer Experience ...
Branch Manager
Reynoldsburg, OH · On-site
$60K - $85K/yr
Key Word tags Sales, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, Financial Sales, Management Development, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer Experience ...
Branch Manager
$44K - $62K/yr
Key Word tags Sales, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, Financial Sales, Management Development, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer Experience ...
Branch Manager
$44K - $62K/yr
Key Word tags Sales, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, Financial Sales, Management Development, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer Experience ...
Branch Manager
Athens, OH · On-site
$44K - $62K/yr
Key Word tags Sales, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, Financial Sales, Management Development, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer Experience ...
Branch Manager
Athens, OH · On-site
$44K - $62K/yr
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Finance Manager - Treasury & Payment Solutions
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$111/hr
Responsible for the development and management of financial reporting and presentations for business line leadership reviews and decision support. Develops financial and economic analysis and ...
Finance Manager - Treasury & Payment Solutions
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$111/hr
Responsible for the development and management of financial reporting and presentations for business line leadership reviews and decision support. Develops financial and economic analysis and ...
Responsible for the development and management of financial reporting and presentations for business line leadership reviews and decision support. Develops financial and economic analysis and ...
Responsible for the development and management of financial reporting and presentations for business line leadership reviews and decision support. Develops financial and economic analysis and ...
Branch Manager
Lakewood, OH · On-site
$47K - $65K/yr
Key Word tags Sales, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, Financial Sales, Management Development, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer Experience ...
Branch Manager
Lakewood, OH · On-site
$47K - $65K/yr
Key Word tags Sales, Retail, Loan Sales, Customer Service, Customer Care, Business Development, Financial Sales, Management Development, Finance, Full-time, Career, Benefits, Customer Experience ...
R&D Quality Specialist
Vandalia, OH · On-site
We offer a variety of fields to embark in, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, chemistry, formulations, analytical research and development, finance, supply chain, sales, marketing ...
R&D Quality Specialist
Vandalia, OH · On-site
We offer a variety of fields to embark in, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, chemistry, formulations, analytical research and development, finance, supply chain, sales, marketing ...
We offer a variety of fields to embark in, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, chemistry, formulations, analytical research and development, finance, supply chain, sales, marketing ...
We offer a variety of fields to embark in, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, chemistry, formulations, analytical research and development, finance, supply chain, sales, marketing ...
We are looking to add a Development Manager to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive ... Manage and communicate the status of project financial sources and uses from cradle to grave ...
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We are looking to add a Development Manager to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive ... Manage and communicate the status of project financial sources and uses from cradle to grave ...
We are looking to add a Development Manager to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive ... Manage and communicate the status of project financial sources and uses from cradle to grave ...
We are looking to add a Development Manager to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive ... Manage and communicate the status of project financial sources and uses from cradle to grave ...
We are looking to add a Development Manager to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive ... Manage and communicate the status of project financial sources and uses from cradle to grave ...
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We are looking to add a Development Manager to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive ... Manage and communicate the status of project financial sources and uses from cradle to grave ...
We are looking to add a Development Manager to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive ... Manage and communicate the status of project financial sources and uses from cradle to grave ...
We are looking to add a Development Manager to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive ... Manage and communicate the status of project financial sources and uses from cradle to grave ...
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Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$31K - $58K/yr
Deliver financial education and support through virtual engagement * Build long-term professional relationships * Take ownership of personal development and performance outcomes * Maintain ...
Financial Development Specialist - Ohio
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$31K - $58K/yr
Deliver financial education and support through virtual engagement * Build long-term professional relationships * Take ownership of personal development and performance outcomes * Maintain ...
Deliver financial education and support through virtual engagement * Build long-term professional relationships * Take ownership of personal development and performance outcomes * Maintain ...
Deliver financial education and support through virtual engagement * Build long-term professional relationships * Take ownership of personal development and performance outcomes * Maintain ...
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Senior Lending Officer, Application Close: June 26, 2026
United Church of Christ, NationalCleveland, OH
Full-time
Posted 15 days ago
Job description
GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Senior Lending Officer (SLO) is an accomplished lending professional with experience in commercial real estate finance, church-owned, nonprofit-owned, and/or mission real estate projects. The SLO has a track record of experience with community and economic development finance (including affordable housing using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC)-funded projects, public and philanthropic economic community development and housing resources and other development finance tools. The SLO is highly experienced in deploying the full range of financial tools and organizational resources to make impactful church real estate projects happen in disinvested communities (especially CB&LF/ARC’s Target Markets: Investment Areas, Black Communities).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In collaboration with the Chief Divisional Operating Officer and Minister & Team Leader Strategic Initiatives, the Senior Lending Officer implements the current three-year Mission Implementation Strategy to successfully achieve transformational goals and maximize Fund missional impact.
- Oversees CB&LF/ARC loan operations, including supervising lending staff, loan originations, presentation of loans for approval to the CB&LF/ARC Board Executive Committee, processing, underwriting, closings, loan platform management, risk management, troubled loans, and loan projections.
- Oversees preparation of all lending reports and documents required by the Chief Divisional Operating Officer, the Controller and/or the CB&LF/ARC Board of Directors. Must work closely with the CB&LF/ARC Controller to prepare, organize, and provide documents and reports to outside auditors.
- Provides oversight to the CB&LF/ARC Partners in Vision (PIV) development services program for churches managed by AIM Development Group.
- Identifies lending opportunities, and when necessary, sell participations in loans to other mission-aligned lenders and CDFIs.
- Supports and assists the Chief Divisional Operating Officer in identifying church-owned real estate development projects, specifically for those church projects that include community facilities, affordable housing, and/or mixed-use projects that include any combination of religious, community development, housing and/or economic development purposes;
- Assists the Chief Divisional Operating Officer in raising capital, developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing banking institutions, philanthropies, investors, organizational partners, and other CDFIs.
- Coordinates weekly loan meetings with Chief Divisional Operating Officer, Controller, and lending staff to review pending applications, monitor loan portfolio performance, production goals, troubled loans and lending policies, minimize legal and financial risks;
- Presents loan approval recommendations and/or loan restructuring recommendations (prepared by the Senior Loan Administrator, Loan Finance Assistant and Underwriter) to CB&LF/ARC Board Executive Committee on behalf of churches applying for CB&LF/ARC financing;
- Advises the Chief Divisional Operating Officer on general and specific matters related to needs/concerns expressed by borrowers, observations on loan products and CB&LF/ARC programs/services, other opportunities and/or challenges identified from communications with active borrowers.
- In collaboration with the Chief Divisional Operating Officer, interviews, selects, and trains employee(s); plans, monitors and appraises employee performance;
- Develops and maintains professional and courteous relationships with church leaders CB&LF/ARC and other NMUCC staff; serves as a positive role model by exemplifying values which are consistent with the United Church of Christ;
- Initiates and strengthens relationships, in collaboration with other CB&LF/ARC staff, with potential congregations that may benefit from the Fund’s mission.
- Assume other responsibilities as assigned.