The Rundown

  • Community bank consolidation opens door for more recruitment.
  • Compensation depends on numbers of factors including regional aspects.
  • Separation of MBL duties, committees playing more of a factor.

If a credit union in the Pacific Northwest is hoping to compete with other financial institutions to woo a heavily sought-after executive for its business lending division, be prepared to make at least an $85,000 offer.

Robert Pfaendler, president of The Robert Pfaendler Co. LLC, a Bend, Ore.-based recruiting firm, shared that reality at a recent webinar hosted by CU Business Group on staffing a business lending program.

"In the banking world, it would be $85,000 to $90,000. That's midpoint. When you get into the management level, it can up go up to $120,000,"  Pfaendler said. "That type of experience is premier quality and a tough person to find."

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