VP, Commercial Lending
VP, Commercial Lending – Remote (AK, AZ, FL, NV, So.CA, TX, WA, WY) **Candidates should be residents of one of these regions**
Pay Range: $182,477.96 - $273,716.94
Benefits:
- Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, bereavement, jury duty
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement
- Discounted Credit Union products
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
- 401(k) with employer match
- Basic Life (employer paid), Supplemental Life (employee paid)
- Employee Assistance Program (employer-paid)
About the Role:
Reporting to the Chief Credit Officer, the VP of Commercial Lending leads all aspects of the Credit Union’s commercial lending operations, including origination, underwriting, processing, funding, and servicing of Small Business loans. This key leadership role drives growth, profitability, and an exceptional member experience while maintaining a strong credit review and approval structure. The VP identifies new market opportunities, supports underserved communities, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates closely with commercial sales teams.
Reporting to the Chief Credit Officer, the VP of Commercial Lending leads all aspects of the Credit Union’s commercial lending operations, including origination, underwriting, processing, funding, and servicing of Small Business loans. This key leadership role drives growth, profitability, and an exceptional member experience while maintaining a strong credit review and approval structure. The VP identifies new market opportunities, supports underserved communities, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates closely with commercial sales teams.
The role also includes managing the department’s budget, risk management, strategic planning, and the development of new products, services, and procedures. Leadership responsibilities include hiring, training, mentoring, and motivating staff while promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the Commercial Lending Strategy to achieve business objectives
- Oversee all Commercial Lending operations and departmental goals
- Monitor underwriting quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Chair the Business Lending Committee and provide credit oversight
- Ensure exceptional member service throughout the lending process
- Manage staff performance, professional development, and team productivity
- Maintain expert-level knowledge of commercial/business lending, trends, and regulations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
- 10+ years of experience in Commercial/Business Lending with direct credit authority, including 5 years in management
- Expertise in loan origination, underwriting, documentation, and automated lending platforms
- Direct experience in production, documentation, & closing of business lending products & the automated lending platforms needed to drive applications, credit quality & underwriting efficiencies
- Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills
- Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and NCUA regulations
- Demonstrated ability to drive results, motivate staff, and manage high-performing teams
Interested? Please email jobs@peopleak.com for a full job description.
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Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Bachelors Degree
Experience Level : Executive
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