VP Business Lending

Community First Credit Union; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Wisconsin is seeking a VP Business Lender to provide tailored lending solutions and guide members in making financial decisions. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in business lending and relationship management, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This role emphasizes positive community impact and outstanding member service.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business lending and relationship management experience.
• Expertise with complex entity structures and credit evaluation.
• Familiarity with PACE, TIF, and SBA lending programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a commercial loan portfolio, including new loans and renewals.
• Build lasting business relationships by understanding member goals and analyzing financials.
• Evaluate potential business lending opportunities to guide members toward tailored solutions.

Skills

Business lending experience

Relationship management

Financial analysis

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

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

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

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