Midwest Regional President

South Dakota, South Dakota, United States

About the job Midwest Regional President

Divisional President / Chief Credit Officer

Preferred location: South Dakota
Division: Midwest — South Dakota and Nebraska

About Our Client

Our client, a family-owned community bank, is seeking a Divisional President / Chief Credit Officer to lead its Midwest Division. Combining the strength of a large bank with local decision-making and hometown involvement, our client is committed to exceptional service, innovative banking solutions, and lasting relationships.

The organization's mission is to support the financial goals of individuals and businesses by providing a better banking experience. Its culture is rooted in passion, accountability, leadership, teamwork, and community service.

About the Role

The Divisional President / Chief Credit Officer will provide strategic, operational, and credit leadership across our client's Midwest Division. This executive will establish sales and revenue growth initiatives, hold branch leadership accountable for results, and develop teams to achieve loan and deposit goals while delivering exceptional customer service.

The role combines business development leadership with oversight of credit quality, lending practices, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and supervision to branch management, supporting staff growth and development.
• Implement sales and revenue growth strategies and hold branch leaders accountable for loan and deposit goals.
• Ensure operational practices comply with bank policies and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Serve as a member of executive management, contributing to strategic planning, regional budgets, and business goals.
• Oversee and review lending activities to ensure loans and loan agreements are complete, accurate, and consistent with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong credit quality through sound credit risk assessment, loan documentation, and ongoing loan management.
• Lead business development efforts by setting objectives, coaching teams, and recognizing results.
• Participate on the loan committee and approve loans within designated lending authority.
• Represent the organization through community involvement and relationship building.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of banking experience preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• Proven sales management experience with a record of achieving results.

Benefits Offered by Our Client

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Competitive 6% 401(k) match.
• Additional benefits.

This opportunity offers the chance to shape regional growth, develop banking teams, and make a meaningful impact in the communities our client serves.