Strategic Leader, Consumer Lending & Growth

Community First Credit Union | Wisconsin; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Community First Credit Union | Wisconsin seeks a senior leader to direct our consumer lending portfolio, including home equity, auto, personal loans, and credit cards. You will set strategy, pricing, and product direction while building an exceptional member experience.

You will lead underwriting, processing, and servicing, ensuring compliant operations, monitoring risk, and driving loan growth. A strong foundation in credit risk, regulatory standards, and team leadership is essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in consumer lending, banking, or credit unions.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience leading lending managers and teams.
• Strong underwriting, credit risk, and loan operations background.
• Strategic thinker with strong financial analysis skills.
• Deep knowledge of consumer lending products.
• Regulatory and compliance expertise.
• Proven ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Data-driven decision-making mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive lending strategy and growth across consumer lending products.
• Oversee underwriting, processing, and servicing functions.
• Ensure compliant practices per NCUA, DFI, and fair lending rules.
• Shape product lineup with pricing, terms, and promotions.
• Lead and develop lending managers and teams.
• Manage lending budget and revenue targets.
• Improve digital lending capabilities and member experience.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Data-driven decision making

Underwriting

Credit risk

Loan operations

Consumer lending products

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Education

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

Job description

Community First Credit Union | Wisconsin seeks a senior leader to direct our consumer lending portfolio, including home equity, auto, personal loans, and credit cards. You will set strategy, pricing, and product direction while building an exceptional member experience.

You will lead underwriting, processing, and servicing, ensuring compliant operations, monitoring risk, and driving loan growth. A strong foundation in credit risk, regulatory standards, and team leadership is essential for