- JOB TITLE: CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
- ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: EXECUTIVE OFFICE
- REPORTS TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- OVERSEES: LOANS, MARKETING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC
- RELATIONS
- EMPLOYMENT TYPE: CONTRACTUAL
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- ABOUT ST. JOHN'S CREDIT UNION
- St. John's Credit Union Ltd. is committed to providing exceptional financial services to our
- members while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and
- community service. We foster a collaborative work environment that values professional
development and ethical practices.
- Position Summary
- The Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) is responsible for leading the Credit Union's
- commercial strategy, business development initiatives, loan portfolio growth, membership
- growth, deposit growth, product development, marketing, and member engagement
functions.
- As a member of the Executive Management Team, the CCO is responsible for developing
- and executing strategies that drive sustainable growth, increase market share, enhance
- member relationships, improve product penetration, and maximize the overall value
delivered to members.
- The CCO serves as the executive sponsor and primary driver of the Credit Union's growth
- agenda, with accountability for achieving strategic targets related to loan portfolio growth,
- membership growth, deposit growth, product penetration, revenue generation, and
member engagement.
- The CCO is responsible for identifying and executing opportunities that expand the Credit
- Union's market presence, strengthen member relationships, increase product utilization,
- and support the long-term sustainability and profitability of the Credit Union. The position
- works closely with the Chief Risk Officer to ensure growth objectives are achieved within
the Credit Union's approved risk appetite and strategic framework.
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Corporate Responsibilities
- Adheres to the Credit Union's Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Service
Standards.
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and teamwork in all interactions.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of member, employee, and organizational
information.
- Participates in community outreach, financial literacy initiatives, speaking
engagements, and Credit Union-sponsored events.
- Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and ethical
standards.
- Promotes a strong risk-aware culture throughout the organization.
- Commercial Strategy and Business Growth
- Leads the development, implementation, and execution of the Credit Union's
Commercial Strategy and Annual Business Development Plan.
- Establishes annual growth targets for loans, deposits, membership, product
utilization, market share, and revenue generation.
- Develops and executes long-term strategies designed to increase loan portfolio
growth, membership growth, deposit mobilization, and non-interest income.
- Identifies market opportunities, emerging trends, and underserved segments to
support sustainable growth and increased financial inclusion.
- Conducts market analysis, competitor assessments, and industry research to
identify opportunities for expansion, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
- Leads initiatives aimed at increasing the Credit Union's market share, brand
awareness, and community presence throughout Belize.
- Develops and maintains strategic partnerships that contribute to business growth,
member acquisition, and product expansion.
- Develops initiatives to increase wallet share among existing members through
enhanced product and service utilization.
- Leads the development of sales and business development strategies across all
member-facing functions.
- Promotes and embeds a growth-oriented culture throughout the organization while
maintaining alignment with the Credit Union's strategic objectives and risk appetite.
- Provides quarterly growth strategy updates, commercial performance reviews, and
business development recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Lending Strategy and Portfolio Growth
- Serves as the executive owner of the Credit Union's loan portfolio growth strategy.
- Provides strategic leadership and oversight of lending operations to achieve
sustainable loan growth while maintaining portfolio quality.
- Establishes annual and long-term loan growth targets and monitors performance
against approved budgets and strategic objectives.
- Reviews loan portfolio performance, growth trends, delinquency levels, product
profitability, concentration levels, and market penetration.
- Leads the development and enhancement of lending products, pricing strategies,
promotional campaigns, and member financing solutions.
- Identifies opportunities to diversify and expand the loan portfolio across consumer,
mortgage, agricultural, educational, commercial, and emerging market segments.
- Develops initiatives to improve loan application turnaround times, member
experience, loan conversion rates, and lending efficiency.
- Collaborates with the Chief Risk Officer to ensure lending growth strategies remain
aligned with approved risk tolerances and portfolio quality standards.
- Monitors portfolio growth against strategic objectives and recommends corrective
actions where necessary.
- Membership Growth and Member Experience
- Leads the development and execution of membership acquisition, retention, and
engagement strategies.
- Establishes annual membership growth targets and monitors performance against
approved objectives.
- Develops initiatives designed to improve member loyalty, deepen member
relationships, and increase product penetration.
- Oversees financial inclusion initiatives, community outreach programs, and
educational campaigns that support membership growth and community impact.
- Monitors member satisfaction indicators and develops action plans to continuously
improve the member experience.
- Product Development and Marketing
- Leads the development, enhancement, pricing, and lifecycle management of the