Vice President of Lending

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant lending experience will be considered.
• Ongoing professional development in lending, compliance, financial services, or leadership is a plus.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in lending, banking, financial services, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience, preferably overseeing lending operations.
• Strong knowledge of consumer and commercial lending practices, loan underwriting, collections, and risk management.
• Experience preparing reports, analyzing performance metrics, and supporting executive leadership and board-level decision making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, and financial data systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-branch lending operations.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, including lending regulations, BSA, OFAC, and related financial industry standards.
• Experience working with auditors, examiners, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong leadership, coaching, employee development, and team-building skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel between branch locations and community events.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment throughout the workday.
• Ability to travel periodically for branch visits, meetings, training, and community activities.
• Ability to review detailed financial reports and documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and over the phone.

Job Duties

• Lead and oversee lending operations across multiple branch locations, ensuring exceptional service, operational efficiency, and portfolio growth.
• Develop, implement, and improve lending policies, procedures, and member-focused service strategies.
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate lending staff while promoting employee development and performance excellence.
• Monitor loan portfolio performance, delinquency trends, collections activities, and charge-off recommendations.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with auditors, examiners, and internal stakeholders to maintain regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, asset/liability management, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Support business development efforts and represent the organization at community and professional events.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and industry regulations and internal policies.

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