Vice President Lending Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Join Zeal Credit Union as the Vice President of Lending and elevate your career to a new level. This is an onsite role located at our corporate headquarters in Livonia, Michigan and is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic lending team that prioritizes member needs and innovative solutions. In a culture that values collaboration and high performance, you will drive strategic initiatives that shape our lending practices while promoting an environment that encourages both enjoyment and creative thinking. As a key player, your empathetic leadership will empower others to navigate challenges effectively, making a tangible impact on our members' financial journeys. You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. Embrace this chance to be a part of a forward-thinking organization that values character and passion in every endeavor.Seize the opportunity to make a difference within a thriving credit union community.What would you do as a Vice President of Lending?The Vice President of Lending at Zeal Credit Union plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's lending strategy and ensuring its alignment with our mission and goals. This position oversees Consumer, Mortgage, and Commercial lending functions while leading the lending department staff through effective hiring, training, and performance management. The VP collaborates in strategic planning, developing policies that comply with regulations and enhance member satisfaction. By championing member-centric processes and leveraging technology, you will optimize loan origination and servicing systems. Additionally, you will set target goals, provide mentoring, and monitor loan operations to achieve strategic objectives.Staying informed on industry trends and risks is crucial for adapting lending practices, while also evaluating new lending products for competitiveness. This role entails budget oversight, vendor management, and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure the success of lending initiatives and drive member engagement.What we're looking for in a Vice President of LendingTo excel as the Vice President of Lending at Zeal Credit Union, candidates should possess 7 to 10 years of lending and leadership experience, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field. A deep understanding of the secondary market and a proven track record in first and second mortgage residential real estate lending are essential. Proficiency in navigating lending regulations, along with experience in budget management, will be critical to ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required for effective collaboration and reporting, while excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail are necessary to oversee complex financial information and calculations.Candidates should also demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and have a thorough understanding of lending and collection regulations, lien laws, and loan documentation. This combination of skills will enable the VP to lead the lending department successfully and achieve strategic objectives.Knowledge and skills required for the position are: 7 to 10 years of lending and leadership experienceBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related fieldKnowledge of the secondary market and experience with first and second mortgage residential real estate lending and must have proven track record of selling and servicing loansWorking knowledge of regulations affecting lendingExperience in budget management.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to organize and analyze financial information and to accurately perform complex financial calculations.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsThorough and detailed understanding of lending and collection/bankruptcy regulations lien laws and loan documentationPunctuality and regular onsite attendance Will you join our team?So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!Zeal Credit Union is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with employees, without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, height, weight, national origin, citizenship status, age, military or veteran status, or disability, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or municipal law. Applicants may request accommodation during the application process by contacting 800-321-8570 OR mail-HumanResource@zealcu.org.
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