AVP Lending

MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union in Warner Robins, GA seeks an AVP of Lending to lead the centralized Lending Center, guiding underwriters, processors, and lending sales professionals toward exceptional service and growth. You will shape lending strategies with the Chief Lending Officer, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years in lending leadership, a Bachelor's degree with recognized certifications, and strong

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of lending leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree and industry certifications (or IT certifications in lieu of a degree).
• Strong knowledge of consumer, commercial and real estate lending practices.
• Ability to interpret regulations affecting lending programs.
• Proficient with spreadsheet and word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the centralized Lending Center operations, ensuring service standards, production goals, and efficiency.
• Coach and develop Loan Underwriters, Processors, and the Lending Sales Manager to build a high-performing team.
• Monitor departmental performance metrics, workflow, and service levels to drive improvements.
• Partner with the Chief Lending Officer to grow consumer loan growth and align with strategic objectives.
• Exercise lending authority within established limits and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

People skills

Team leadership

Relationship building

Regulatory knowledge

Lending practices

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Industry certifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our Lending Department in Warner Robins, GA.

Who Are We?

As the oldest locally‑owned financial institution in Middle Georgia, MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union prioritizes its members -- both external and internal. Our mission of Helping People Afford Life guides everything we do, and we seek an AVP of Lending who shares this passion and commitment.

A Day In the Life as an Assistant Vice President of Lending

As the AVP of Lending, you'll provide leadership and direction for our centralized Lending Center, ensuring our team delivers an exceptional lending experience while achieving the Credit Union's strategic growth objectives. You'll lead a team of loan underwriters, loan processors, and lending sales professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you'll oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the Lending Center, monitor performance, develop talent, and ensure lending activities are conducted efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with Credit Union policies and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Chief Lending Officer, you'll help shape lending strategies that drive loan growth, enhance the member experience, and support the long‑term success of the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the daily operations of the centralized Lending Center, ensuring service standards, production goals, and operational efficiencies are consistently achieved.
• Coaching, developing, and supporting Loan Underwriters, Loan Processors, and the Lending Sales Manager to build a high‑performing and engaged team.
• Monitoring departmental performance metrics, workflow, and service levels to identify trends and implement continuous process improvements.
• Partnering with the Chief Lending Officer to establish and execute strategies that drive consumer loan growth and support the Credit Union's strategic objectives.
• Exercising lending authority by evaluating, approving, or recommending consumer loan and line of credit applications within established authority limits.
• Ensuring Lending Center operations comply with all applicable laws, regulations, internal controls, and Credit Union policies.

What Are We Looking For?

• Experience: 8-10 years of similar or related experience.
• Education: (1) Bachelor's degree (2) Achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent to a bachelor's degree (e.g., information technology certifications in lieu of a degree)
• Skills:
  • Have extensive personal contact with others and is of a personal or sensitive nature.
  • Motivate, influence, and/or train others.
  • Foster sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals).
  • Have in‑depth understanding and ability to interpret regulations affecting lending programs.
  • Have extensive knowledge of consumer, commercial and real estate lending practices and procedures.
  • Use spreadsheet and word processing software.

How is the Work Schedule?

The AVP of Lending position is a full time role, working typically 40 hours weekly.

Are You Ready to Join Our Team?

Our recruiting cycle includes reviewing all applications, conducting phone interviews, and conducting face‑to‑face interviews. Once we review your application and resume, you will be contacted by phone if you are selected to move forward in our hiring process.

We will reach out to every applicant once the position is filled to inform you of the status of the position.

Additional Notes

This position description is not all inclusive. The person hired for this role will be required to perform other duties as deemed necessary.

All external employment offers are subject to the satisfactory completion of reference, credit, drug, alcohol, and background checks.

Note: This position has been posted for both internal and external applicants - meaning that current employees are eligible for this opportunity as well. If this position is filled internally, all external applicants will be notified, stating that fact.

POSTED 07/06/2026

All external employment offers are subject to the satisfactory completion of reference, credit, drug, alcohol, and background checks.