Regional VP, Commercial Lending & Growth

Royal Credit Union; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

5% 401k employer match

Paid family and sick leave

Vacation and sick time accruals

Childcare reimbursement

Tuition and student loan debt support

Pet insurance

Job summary

Royal Credit Union is seeking a strategic VP – Commercial Lending Regional Manager to lead the St. Croix Valley and MN Metro Commercial Lending teams.

You will drive growth, manage portfolio quality, and enhance Member experience while partnering across lending, treasury, and operations to deliver comprehensive financial solutions. The role emphasizes coaching, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration, with a hybrid schedule and significant travel to markets within the Royal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of business lending experience.
• Two (2) years of leadership experience.
• Must be bondable upon hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain it.
• Insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and direction to the Commercial Lending team in the St. Croix Valley and MN Metro markets to achieve Royal's commercial lending objectives, growth goals, and Member experience standards.
• Lead regional portfolio quality, credit risk management, and market development efforts while driving business growth and relationship expansion.
• Execute Royal's commercial lending strategy by aligning business development, relationship management, portfolio growth, and Member experience objectives.
• Develop and mentor high-performing lending professionals through coaching, performance management, accountability, and individualized development planning.
• Vet and evaluate lending opportunities to ensure alignment with Royal's risk appetite, strategic priorities, and business objectives.
• Strengthen existing Member relationships and assist in developing new commercial banking relationships throughout the region.
• Partner with other Commercial Lending Regional Managers, Treasury Management, Business Banking, Credit, Operations, and other business units to deepen Member relationships and deliver comprehensive financial solutions.
• Drive market growth strategies that expand Royal's commercial presence, strengthen referral partnerships, and increase market share.
• Champion process improvement, innovation, and technology adoption that enhance team effectiveness and Member experience.
• Represent Royal as a visible community leader and advocate while developing strategic relationships with business, community, and industry partners throughout the markets we serve.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Mentoring / Coaching

Credit risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Accounting, Business, Economics, or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Royal Credit Union is seeking a strategic VP – Commercial Lending Regional Manager to lead the St. Croix Valley and MN Metro Commercial Lending teams.

You will drive growth, manage portfolio quality, and enhance Member experience while partnering across lending, treasury, and operations to deliver comprehensive financial solutions. The role emphasizes coaching, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration, with a hybrid schedule and significant travel to markets within the Royal