VP Business Lending

Community First Credit Union | Wisconsin; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Community First Credit Union in Wisconsin seeks a VP Business Lender to lead and grow our commercial lending portfolio, delivering tailored financing solutions and strategic guidance to member-owners.

This senior role emphasizes service, compliance, and collaboration with internal teams to connect members with CFCU products, while participating in loan committee decisions and promoting community-focused lending.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance required; commercial lending training a plus.
• 10+ years of business lending and relationship management experience.
• Expertise with complex entity structures, financial analysis, and credit evaluation.
• Familiarity with PACE, TIF, and SBA lending programs preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a commercial loan portfolio, including new loans, renewals, and annual reviews.
• Build lasting business relationships by understanding member goals and recommending loan solutions.
• Evaluate lending opportunities with care and determine loan viability for approvals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to connect members with Community First products and services.
• Participate in Loan Committee and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Represent CFCU in the community through networking and brand-building activities.

Skills

Business lending

Relationship management

Financial analysis

Credit evaluation

Regulatory compliance

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance

Commercial lending training

Tools

Loan origination systems

Financial modeling tools

Job description

At Community First Credit Union, we do banking differently. We don’t chase quotas or sales targets—we focus on serving our business member-owners. Everything we do is about helping local businesses thrive and supporting the people behind them.

As a VP Business Lender, you’ll use your expertise and relationship skills to provide tailored lending solutions, guide members through financial decisions, and help their businesses grow. Your success will be measured by the impact you make, not by sales numbers. If you’re motivated by making a positive impact in your community and enjoy helping businesses thrive, we’d love to talk with you!

As a VP Business Lender, you will:

• Provide outstanding service by managing and growing a commercial loan portfolio, including new loans, renewals, and annual reviews.
• Build lasting business relationships by understanding member goals, analyzing financials, and preparing loan recommendations for approval.
• Promptly evaluate potential business lending opportunities with care and precision, determining loan viability to guide members toward tailored financial solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide seamless service and connect members with Community First products and services.
• Participate in Loan Committee and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Champion credit union values of commitment to excellence by consistently doing what’s right for the member—finding a way forward in every interaction through empathy, integrity, and creative problem-solving.
• Represent CFCU in the community through networking, outreach, and brand-building activities.

We are looking for a combination of:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred; formal commercial lending training is a plus.
• 10+ years of business lending and relationship management experience.
• Expertise with complex entity structures, financial analysis, and credit evaluation.
• Familiarity with PACE, TIF, and SBA lending programs preferred.
• Strong experience or knowledge in Commercial Real Estate Lending preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Passion for helping businesses succeed and delivering outstanding service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered