VP Chief Credit Officer Ameriprise Bank

Responsibilities

Lead bank credit strategy, policy development, and underwriting governance for consumer, real estate, secured, and unsecured lending products.

Chair the Credit Risk Committee and provide leadership across risk and governance committees.

Review and approve complex credit transactions and oversee credit approval processes.

Monitor portfolio performance, concentration risk, loan quality, and loss mitigation activities.

Present credit risk insights and recommendations to executive leadership, regulators, and the Board of Directors.

Partner with compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.

Leverage portfolio analytics and business intelligence to strengthen risk performance and decision making.

Manage budgets, resources, and continuous improvement initiatives within areas of responsibility.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of banking or financial services experience, including senior leadership experience in credit risk, lending, or controls functions

Demonstrated expertise in credit risk management, underwriting, portfolio management, and lending products, particularly secured real estate lending

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

MBA, CPA, or other advanced degree preferred

Strong analytical, credit structuring, and financial assessment skills, including knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred

Excellent communication, presentation, influencing, and relationship-building capabilities

Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational levels and lead through complex business challenges

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $210,500 - $289,500 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Job Family Group

Enterprise Risk Management

Line of Business

BANK Bank

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.