Strategic Lending Leader

Priority First Federal Credit Union; Du Bois (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority First Federal Credit Union is seeking an experienced lending executive to shape the future of our loan portfolio. This strategic leader will drive growth across consumer, home equity, and mortgage lending while upholding strict credit discipline and regulatory compliance.

You'll partner with senior leadership to develop lending strategies, coach and develop staff, and deliver sustainable profitability through sound risk management and member-focused service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years progressive lending experience with leadership in a credit union or financial institution.
• Strong background in business, mortgage, and/or consumer lending, including underwriting, portfolio management, risk, compliance, and loan operations.
• Solid knowledge of lending regulations, policies, documentation, and credit union best practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Directs all lending activities across consumer, home equity, and mortgage loans.
• Leads, coaches, and develops staff with training and resources.
• Oversee loan processing, underwriting, servicing, and regulatory compliance.
• Manages staffing and employee relations, coaching, recruitment, and promotions as needed.
• Attends regularly scheduled Board of Directors meetings.
• Develops lending procedures and internal policies; participates in ALCO and Leadership Team.
• Communicates lending strategies and procedures to management and staff; implements loan services to meet objectives.
• Reviews approved loans daily to ensure sound lending practices and policy-compliant disbursements.
• Audits approved loans for compliance with guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in strategic planning and communicates supporting strategies to management and staff.
• Develops lending products, improves loan processes, and drives departmental profitability and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business

MBA preferred

Job description

Priority First Federal Credit Union is seeking an experienced lending executive to shape the future of our loan portfolio. This strategic leader will drive growth across consumer, home equity, and mortgage lending while upholding strict credit discipline and regulatory compliance.

You'll partner with senior leadership to develop lending strategies, coach and develop staff, and deliver sustainable profitability through sound risk management and member-focused service.