Chief Lending Officer

Position Summary

Utah First Credit Union is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Lending Officer to join their executive management team. This key leadership position will oversee residential, commercial, and consumer lending activities at the credit union. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the Chief Lending Officer will be responsible for driving Utah First’s unique lending culture while achieving both loan production and credit quality objectives.

The role encompasses responsibility for loan production, growth, and origination, as well as product development, pricing strategies, loan underwriting, portfolio management, secondary market sales, and asset quality. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance, and ten to fifteen years of leadership experience in the financial services industry.

Utah First Credit Union began in 1935 during the Great Depression. A group of German immigrants formed a grassroots credit union that would serve all members of the community. Today, the credit union thrives on building significant relationships with its members and employees, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, team-oriented work environment. The institution has 11 locations and is headquartered in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

It is the 8th largest credit union in Utah. For more information, visit

Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC) is the capital and most populous city of Utah and the seat of Salt Lake County. Surrounded by mountains, SLC offers easy access to world‑class ski resorts, hiking, biking, kayaking, and numerous indoor adventures including theater, museums, music venues, and sports. Utah’s five national parks provide outdoor exploration, while the city’s well‑planned community infrastructure supports work and play.

SLC presents an exciting environment for families and professionals alike.

A competitive compensation package will be offered to the selected candidate.

To submit a confidential application and learn more about the position, please visit  and click on Find a Career. You may recommend other candidates by contacting Jasmine Morehead, Assistant Vice President at (800) 367‑0433, extension 126, or

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance, and ten to fifteen years of leadership experience in the financial services industry.