Head of Consumer Lending & Growth

Community First Credit Union; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Community First Credit Union seeks a senior executive to lead Consumer Lending, driving strategy, growth, and operational performance across home equity, auto, personal, and credit cards. You will shape pricing, product strategy, and a service culture focused on a simple, fast, member-centric lending experience while partnering with Marketing and senior leadership on initiatives.

This role blends strategic vision with hands-on leadership, requires strong risk and regulatory awareness, and offers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years in consumer lending, banking, or credit unions.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in underwriting, credit risk, and loan operations.
• Regulatory and compliance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Drive lending strategy and growth.
• Elevate lending operations.
• Safeguard the portfolio.
• Shape our product lineup.
• Lead and develop top talent.
• Own financial performance.
• Champion the member experience.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decision making

Financial analysis

Lending strategy

Underwriting knowledge

Credit risk management

Team development

Pricing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Community First Credit Union seeks a senior executive to lead Consumer Lending, driving strategy, growth, and operational performance across home equity, auto, personal, and credit cards. You will shape pricing, product strategy, and a service culture focused on a simple, fast, member-centric lending experience while partnering with Marketing and senior leadership on initiatives.

This role blends strategic vision with hands-on leadership, requires strong risk and regulatory awareness, and offers