Director Small Business Banking

Teachers Federal Credit Union; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance incentive

Annual discretionary bonus

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Dental & Vision covered

Tuition reimbursement

Loan discount on credit cards

Job summary

Teachers Federal Credit Union in Hauppauge, NY, seeks a Director of Small Business Banking to lead strategy, growth, and performance of the credit union’s small business segment. You will manage a team of Small Business Relationship Managers, drive lending and deposit growth, and ensure member experience and regulatory compliance.

This senior role requires deep experience in small business banking, leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum eight years banking experience.
• Minimum six years in small business banking.
• Minimum five years banking leadership experience.
• Underwriting experience preferred.
• Balance sheet income statement and P&L experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, growth, and direction of the Small Business Banking program.
• Manage and develop a team of Small Business Bankers to drive production and portfolio health.
• Identify market opportunities and champion new products and delivery improvements.
• Oversee portfolio performance, risk metrics, and corrective actions.
• Develop dashboards and reporting to measure performance and inform decisions.
• Collaborate with Retail, Operations, Technology, Credit, Risk, and Compliance.

Skills

Banking experience

Small business banking

Leadership

Relationship management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brief Description

Join Our Team

For over 70 years, Teachers Federal Credit Union has been committed to guiding members toward building a strong financial foundation today for a better tomorrow. Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2025, Teachers has grown into one of the nation’s leading credit unions. As we expand our reach across the country, we remain focused on being both a Best Place to Bank and a Best Place to Work. From part-time roles to executive leadership positions, Teachers offers a wide range of meaningful career opportunities.

Summary

The Director of Small Business Banking leads the strategy, growth, and performance of the credit union’s small business segment. This role oversees a team of Small Business Relationship Managers, driving relationship management, lending and deposit growth, member experience, and strong portfolio performance, while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with the credit union’s mission and values.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelors degree or a minimum of eight years banking experience required
• Minimum six years’ experience in small business, financial services required
• Minimum five years’ banking leadership experience required
• Underwriting experience preferred
• Balance sheet income statement and P&L experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective working relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, growth, and overall direction of the Small Business Banking program in alignment with organizational priorities
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Small Business Bankers to drive strong production, portfolio health, and member engagement
• Identify market opportunities and champion new products, services, and delivery enhancements to expand the segment
• Oversee portfolio performance, including quality, delinquencies, and risk metrics, implementing corrective actions when needed
• Build scalable playbooks, routines, workflows, and training to strengthen execution across front- and back-office teams
• Develop dashboards and reporting to measure performance, guide decision-making, and track progress toward goals
• Partner closely with Retail, Operations, Technology, Credit, Risk, and Compliance to optimize efficiency, ensure regulatory adherence, and enhance the member experience
• Maintain the strategic roadmap for future program growth, including technology, process, and product evolution
• Support internal and external audits, exams, and regulatory requirements, ensuring full compliance with lending, BSA/AML, and NCUA standards
• Serve as a senior advocate for business members, resolving complex issues and reinforcing the credit union’s service and relationship-driven culture
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Benefits Of Joining The Teachers Team

• This position is eligible for our quarterly retail performance incentive program. Employees in non-commission roles may also receive an annual discretionary bonus.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal days, and holidays
• 401(k) company contribution
• Teachers pays 100% of Dental & Vision premium
• Tuition reimbursement is offered to full-time employees
• Exclusive employee discount of 0.96% APR on credit card loans and a 1.00% APR on all other loans through Teachers

The good faith range for this position is $140,000 - $185,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications and operational needs. The salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

All candidates will be subject to a background check, credit check, and drug test to determine employment eligibility.

To learn more about Teachers and to view a full list of our job opportunities please visit https://www.teachersfcu.org/about/careers

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