Loan Processing Manager

Atlantic Federal Credit Union; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Federal Credit Union in Portland, ME is seeking a Loan Processing Manager to lead a team responsible for consumer and mortgage loan processing, ensuring fast, accurate, and compliant support from application to closing.

You will coach and develop staff, optimize workflows, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining regulatory compliance and high service standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of lending, loan processing, operations, or related leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing employees.
• Experience managing priorities in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of loan processing professionals.
• Ensure loan files move efficiently through the pipeline while meeting service and closing timelines.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of accurate, compliant loan documentation.
• Monitor loan conditions, approvals, and closing requirements to support seamless transactions.
• Maintain compliance with credit union policies and applicable regulations.
• Develop, document, and improve department procedures and workflows.
• Manage vendor relationships supporting loan processing operations.
• Utilize reporting and analytics to measure performance and drive decisions.
• Foster partnerships across departments to improve communication and efficiency.
• Guide the team through change and promote continuous learning and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Lending operations

Process improvement

Compliance

Coaching

Education

Associate degree or relevant certification

Job description

Description

Lead the team behind exceptional lending experiences.

At Atlantic Federal Credit Union, every loan we process is someone's next chapter, a first home, a reliable car, a fresh start. We're looking for a Loan Processing Manager who leads with that in mind: someone who builds a sharp, accountable team, keeps operations running like clockwork, and makes sure every member gets fast, accurate, compliant support from application to closing. If you love developing people as much as you love fixing what's broken, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

As Loan Processing Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of our consumer and mortgage loan processing functions while leading a team dedicated to delivering outstanding service and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of loan processing professionals.
• Ensure loan files move efficiently through the pipeline while meeting established service and closing timelines.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate, compliant loan documentation.
• Monitor loan conditions, approvals, and closing requirements to support seamless transactions.
• Maintain compliance with credit union policies and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Develop, document, and improve department procedures and workflows.
• Manage key vendor relationships supporting loan processing operations.
• Utilize reporting and analytics to measure performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Foster strong partnerships across departments to improve communication and efficiency.
• Guide the team through change while promoting continuous learning and professional growth.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Build an engaged, service-focused, and cross-trained team.
• Create a positive environment that values accountability, collaboration, and development.
• Anticipate challenges and proactively identify solutions.
• Communicate effectively with employees, leaders, members, vendors, and business partners.
• Consistently seek opportunities to improve processes and enhance the lending experience.
• Champion Atlantic's service standards and organizational values.

Atlantic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Experience

• 3-5 years of lending, loan processing, operations, or related leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing employees.
• Experience managing priorities in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Education:

• Associate degree or relevant certification or licensing, specialized industry training,

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Knowledge of consumer and mortgage lending operations.
• Process improvement and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage compliance requirements and operational risk.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth