Business Lender

Oklahoma's Credit Union; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma's Credit Union in Oklahoma City is seeking a Business Lender to deliver exceptional member service and manage commercial loan opportunities. The role requires serving as the primary commercial lending contact and coordinating with the team to drive loan production and deposit growth.

As the dedicated commercial lender, you will analyze borrower needs, structure credit solutions, ensure compliance with policies, and maintain a proactive workflow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Two to five years of experience in commercial or business loans and/or credit/business-related analysis.
• Experience in commercial lending and customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional member service and represent OKCU with professionalism.
• Serve as the primary commercial lending contact for members and inquiries.
• Develop and expand commercial loan opportunities across various property types to support portfolio growth.
• Execute strategic calling efforts with a structured plan to meet loan production and deposit goals.
• Maintain disciplined pipeline management using the loan origination system.

Skills

Customer service

Commercial lending

Communication

Credit analysis

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

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Business Lender

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1170

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Deliver exceptional member service — represent OKCU with professionalism and responsiveness, ensuring members receive timely, accurate, and solutions‑focused support while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Serve as the primary commercial lending contact — manage all member inquiries related to commercial credit needs, providing clear communication, informed guidance, and a seamless experience throughout the lending process.
• Develop and expand commercial loan opportunities — identify, cultivate, and evaluate lending prospects across single‑ and multi‑family investment properties, small office, light commercial, and industrial segments to support portfolio growth.
• Execute strategic calling efforts — partner with the commercial team to implement a structured call plan designed to achieve assigned loan production and deposit growth goals.
• Maintain disciplined pipeline management — utilize the loan origination system daily to update member information, document conversations, track activities, and schedule next steps, ensuring a well‑organized and proactive workflow.
• Participate in weekly opportunity reviews — meet with management to assess current opportunities, forecast future production, and align on strategy and execution.
• Negotiate and structure credit solutions — analyze borrower needs, structure loans within OKCU’s risk appetite, and negotiate terms that support member success while meeting credit union goals.
• Maintain regulatory and policy expertise — stay current on applicable regulations, internal policies, and industry best practices to ensure compliant, sound, and well‑documented lending decisions.
• Protect member confidentiality — safeguard all member information and transactions in accordance with OKCU standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure full compliance — adhere to all credit union policies, procedures, and lending guidelines to maintain operational integrity and mitigate risk.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES:

• Decision making
• Ethical conduct
• Initiative
• Problem solving/analysis

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Two to Five years of experience in commercial or business loans and/or credit/business-related analysis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position operates in a credit union branch office. It is a professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copiers. The noise level is typically moderate. Evening and weekend hours and some local travel may be required.