The Chief Lending Officer (CLO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing and leading all aspects of the credit union’s lending operations, including consumer, mortgage, commercial, and indirect lending. As a member of the executive team, the CLO is actively involved in strategic decision-making and aligns lending strategies with organizational objectives to drive growth and profitability. The role involves developing and implementing short- and long-term lending strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining an acceptable level of risk across the loan portfolio.