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Itero Group

IT Project/Program Manager

Sterling, VA · Hybrid

$97K - $115K/yr

Core Competencies * Program & Project Leadership * Commercial Lending Technology * ACBS Implementation & Modernization * Systems Integration * Data Migration & Conversion * Executive Stakeholder ...

City First

Chief Credit Officer

Washington, DC · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

... lending for affordable housing, commercial real estate, small businesses, nonprofits, and clean ... CFE, headquartered in Washington, DC, with a core market focus on the DMV metro region and the ...

Crowe LLP

Loan Review Senior Consultant

Washington, DC · On-site

Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of ... Underwriting, lending, or regulatory experience - not a role for a consumer finance background

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How does a core lending professional typically collaborate with other departments within a financial institution?

Core Lending professionals frequently work closely with credit analysts, relationship managers, and risk assessment teams to process loan applications efficiently and ensure regulatory compliance. They also coordinate with IT and operations departments to maintain seamless loan servicing and data accuracy. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as Core Lending often acts as a bridge between front-line sales staff and back-office support, ensuring that both customer needs and institutional policies are met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in core lending, and why are they important?

To thrive in Core Lending, you need a solid understanding of financial analysis, credit risk assessment, and loan structuring, typically supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with loan management systems, underwriting software, and relevant regulatory compliance certifications is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help foster client relationships and ensure accurate loan processing. These skills are crucial for minimizing risk, maintaining compliance, and delivering excellent customer service in the lending process.

What is the difference between Core Lending vs Mortgage Loan Officer?

AspectCore LendingMortgage Loan Officer
CredentialsTypically requires mortgage licensing (e.g., NMLS), financial backgroundRequires mortgage licensing (NMLS), sales experience
Work EnvironmentBank, credit union, or mortgage company; office-based or remoteBank, mortgage brokerage; client-facing, sales-driven
Industry UsageUsed broadly in lending institutions for various loan typesSpecifically focused on residential mortgage loans
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding lending roles, licensing, and responsibilitiesSeeking mortgage-specific career info, sales skills, and client interaction

Core Lending professionals focus on a broad range of loan types within lending institutions, often requiring mortgage licensing. Mortgage Loan Officers specialize in residential mortgage loans, emphasizing sales and client consultation. While both roles require similar credentials, their work environments and industry focus differ, making each distinct in the lending industry.

What is core lending?

Core lending refers to the fundamental process of providing loans or credit to borrowers, typically involving assessing creditworthiness, setting interest rates, and managing repayment terms. Professionals in this field often work with financial institutions, using tools like loan origination systems and credit analysis skills to facilitate lending operations.

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FP&A Manager, Home Lending & CRE

PenFed Credit Union

Mclean, VA

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and own the Home Lending and Commercial components of the annual Financial Plan and roll forecasts.

  • Serve as a strategic partner to Home Lending leaders to ensure alignment between team and enterprise financial objectives.

  • Lead development and review of business cases, including financial models, ROI/NPV analyses, and scenario/sensitivity analyses.

PenFed Credit Union rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview

PenFed is hiring a (Hybrid) Senior FP&A, Home Lending & CRE Manager at our Tysons, Virginia location.  The Senior FP&A – Home Lending & CRE Manager plays a key role in PenFed’s Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team providing strategic financial leadership and decision support to the Home Lending/Commercial business as well as PenFed executive team.  This role requires a strategic consulting mindset and the ability to lead complex analyses, develop and evaluate business cases, and guide high-impact initiatives across the company.  The incumbent partners closely with business leaders to own the outcomes of core FP&A processes, including forecasting, budgeting, expense management, and long-range planning.  Operating as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, the Senior Manager translates strategy into financial outcomes, ensures analytical rigor across planning activities, and enhances the quality, clarity, and impact of financial insights delivered to executives.


Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties, and the position will perform other duties as assigned.

  • Lead and own the Home Lending and Commercial components of the annual Financial Plan and roll forecasts by establishing, reviewing, and challenging key assumptions to ensure forecasts and key performance indicators are credible, well-supported, and useful in decision-making.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to Home Lending leaders to ensure alignment between team and enterprise financial objectives.
  • Anticipate risks and opportunities, proactively communicating implications and recommending actions to Finance and business leadership.
  • Lead development and review of business cases, including financial models, ROI/NPV analyses, and scenario/sensitivity analyses.
  • Build, review, and enhance financial materials prepared for executive and board audiences, ensuring clarity, consistency, and strategic framing.
  • Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, tools, and reporting efficiency; and lead enhancements to forecasting methodologies, modeling standards, and performance reporting.
  • Champion the use of technologies that improve insight delivery and reduce production times.
  • Act as direct backup in the Segment Financial and Branch Profitability process, with the goal of acting as the owner of the process.
  • Contribute to PenFed’s culture of collaboration by actively working across business lines to gather data, communicate insights, and share knowledge.

Qualifications

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance or Engineering required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., MBA, CFA, CPA) preferred.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in consulting, FP&A, financial services, or banking, including demonstrated leadership within complex financial planning environments.
  • Expert-level financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to design scalable, well-structured models that support strategic decision-making and withstand executive scrutiny.
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, executive-level insights.
  • Strong business partnering skills with demonstrated experience influencing senior leaders and shaping strategic and investment decisions.
  • Experience reviewing, evaluating, and enhancing work produced by other finance professionals, setting standards for analytical rigor, clarity, and consistency.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to develop executive-ready materials efficiently.
  • Experience with key FP&A systems such as OneStream or Hyperion is strongly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of bank financial statements, key performance ratios, and capital and profitability metrics, with the ability to apply NPV/ROI and risk-adjusted return methodologies to evaluate strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
  • Experience in retail banking or the credit union industry strongly preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and organizational skills, with ability to engage across all levels of management.
  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills, including the ability to craft clear, compelling financial narratives supported by effective data visualization.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and sound business judgment, with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
  • Ability to operate in ambiguity and able to craft efficient procedures.
  • Ability to lead with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence in driving outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and credibility rather than formal authority.
  • Experience using AI tools preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not supervise employees.

Licenses and Certifications

There are no additional certifications required.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

*Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.*

Travel

Ability to travel to various worksites and be on call maybe required.

Pay Transparency
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $84,700.00 - $192,495.00
This position is eligible for an organizational performance based annual bonus, subject to board discretion and approval.
This position is eligible for an individual performance based annual bonus.

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Qualifications:

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance or Engineering required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., MBA, CFA, CPA) preferred.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in consulting, FP&A, financial services, or banking, including demonstrated leadership within complex financial planning environments.
  • Expert-level financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to design scalable, well-structured models that support strategic decision-making and withstand executive scrutiny.
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, executive-level insights.
  • Strong business partnering skills with demonstrated experience influencing senior leaders and shaping strategic and investment decisions.
  • Experience reviewing, evaluating, and enhancing work produced by other finance professionals, setting standards for analytical rigor, clarity, and consistency.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to develop executive-ready materials efficiently.
  • Experience with key FP&A systems such as OneStream or Hyperion is strongly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of bank financial statements, key performance ratios, and capital and profitability metrics, with the ability to apply NPV/ROI and risk-adjusted return methodologies to evaluate strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
  • Experience in retail banking or the credit union industry strongly preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and organizational skills, with ability to engage across all levels of management.
  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills, including the ability to craft clear, compelling financial narratives supported by effective data visualization.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and sound business judgment, with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
  • Ability to operate in ambiguity and able to craft efficient procedures.
  • Ability to lead with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence in driving outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and credibility rather than formal authority.
  • Experience using AI tools preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not supervise employees.

Licenses and Certifications

There are no additional certifications required.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

*Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.*

Travel

Ability to travel to various worksites and be on call maybe required.

Pay Transparency
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $84,700.00 - $192,495.00
This position is eligible for an organizational performance based annual bonus, subject to board discretion and approval.
This position is eligible for an individual performance based annual bonus.

#LI-Hybrid

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