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League Communications | Mar 07, 2025
REGIONAL federal credit union a growing and leading provider of banking products and services in Northwest Indiana is seeking an experienced Vice President of Lending to join our team. Qualified applicants must be dynamic, innovative, member-focused, possess strong underwriting skills and be a proven leader in a growth-oriented, team environment. If you enjoy helping people and want to experience the REGIONAL difference, we would love to meet with you.
Responsibilities include:
o Oversee and monitor the loan function to achieve its strategic goals. Direct the work of loan team members in all lending areas to include underwriting, loan processing, loan documentation, and approval or denial of loans for consumer, mortgage, or business loans.
o Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures in accordance with credit union goals and strategies. Work with other departments to maintain consistency in credit union policies and procedures.
o Participate in the credit union’s long- and short-term strategic planning.
o Set the loan department’s strategic plans to align with the credit union’s business plan. Establish and ensure the implementation of target goals for the department.
o Communicate credit union goals and direction with all employees to ensure clear understanding of rules, regulations, requirements, and expectations.
o Create the budget for the department and track on an ongoing basis for adherence.
o Oversee the development and monitoring of performance and member service standards. Provide mentoring, coaching, or training to assist and develop the lending team.
o Represent and promote the credit union at external functions.
o Communicate with members regarding lending questions, delinquency, and decisions, including alternative lending options.
Full-Time benefits include:
Competitive salary with benefits including Quarterly Incentive Plan, Health Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO) and credit union paid Disability Insurance
Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
o At least 5 years of experience in lending (mortgage, consumer and commercial) and collections operations required.
o At least 3 years of experience in managing and coaching lending and collection teams required.
o At least 3 years of loan underwriting experience required.
o Possess a strong understanding of lending rules, regulations, and policies.
o Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel programs.
oCross selling and consultative sales experience required.
oBilingual-Spanish speaking desired.
Send resume and salary requirements to:
Michael Peters
Executive Vice President
REGIONAL federal credit union
10909 Randolph Street
Winfield IN 46307
219-989-7207
mpeters@regionalfcu.org