Vice President of Lending

Credit Union Executives Society, Inc.; Lanham (MD); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

FedChoice Federal Credit Union in Lanham, MD is seeking an experienced Vice President of Lending to guide consumer, mortgage/real estate, and commercial lending, with accountability for portfolio performance, risk management, and member experience.

Reporting to the COO, the VP will lead and develop the lending team, shape product strategy, pricing, and technology adoption, and collaborate across the organization, ALCO participation, and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• 7+ years managing consumer, indirect, and real estate lending, including collections experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Strategic experience with lending growth, portfolio performance, pricing, risk, and product development.
• Experience leading and developing lending teams and managers.
• Knowledge of lending regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Small business lending collaboration and commercial lending experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience preferred.
• NMLS registration required.

Responsibilities

• Lead across consumer and mortgage lending, servicing, collections/recovery, and commercial lending.
• Collaborate across the organization, develop and empower the lending team, and play an influential role in ALCO and strategic planning.
• Drive growth with product strategy, pricing, underwriting, technology, and delivery channels, while balancing risk.

Job description

Vice President of Lending

FedChoice Federal Credit Union

Lanham, MD

Position Description

VICE PRESIDENT OF LENDING
FedChoice Federal Credit Union
$468M Assets
Lanham, MD (Hybrid - 2 days Onsite)

Shape the Next Chapter of Lending at FedChoice

FedChoice Federal Credit Union (FedChoice) is seeking an experienced Vice President (VP) of Lending to help lead its continued growth and evolution. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this executive provides strategic leadership across consumer and real estate lending, servicing, collections/recovery, and commercial lending, bringing these areas together to support growth, strong portfolio performance, and an Altogether Better experience for FedChoice members.

Consumer lending has historically been a core part of FedChoice's business, creating an opportunity for the next VP to identify new ways to drive growth through product strategy, pricing, underwriting, technology, delivery channels, and a thoughtful approach to risk. This leader will balance growth with strong portfolio performance while continuing to evolve the lending experience for members.

Beyond leading the lending function, FedChoice is looking for a strategic leader who can look ahead, bring forward new ideas, and contribute beyond their immediate area of responsibility. The VP will collaborate across the organization, develop and empower the lending team, and play an influential role in strategic planning and ALCO as FedChoice continues to grow and evolve.

What You’ll Bring
FedChoice is seeking a VP-level lending leader with meaningful experience across both consumer and mortgage/real estate lending. The strongest candidates will also bring experience in commercial lending, collections, and loan servicing.

Beyond lending expertise, leadership style matters. FedChoice has a collaborative, “all hands on deck” culture and values leaders who listen, build relationships, and bring people along. The right leader can challenge the organization to grow and improve while preserving the culture and member focus that have helped shape FedChoice.

Key Experience Includes:
7+ years managing consumer, indirect, and real estate lending, including collections experience
3+ years of leadership experience
Strategic experience with lending growth, portfolio performance, pricing, risk, and product development
Experience leading and developing lending teams and managers
Knowledge of lending regulations, policies, and compliance requirements
Small business lending collaboration and commercial lending experience is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience preferred
NMLS registration required

Why FedChoice
FedChoice is headquartered in Lanham, Maryland, with approximately $468 million in assets, 25,700 members, 85 employees, and six branch locations. The Credit Union has continued to grow in recent years while maintaining a culture centered on collaboration and people helping one another succeed.

The position follows a hybrid schedule with two required in-office days each week—Tuesday and one additional day of the employee’s choosing.

Compensation: $127,000 – $190,000, depending on experience, plus an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits: FedChoice offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) retirement benefits; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and additional voluntary benefits.

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