VP of Lending

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

We are seeking an experienced and strategic lending executive to help shape the future of our loan portfolio. This strategic leader will bring deep expertise in lending, portfolio growth, credit discipline, and relationship development—partnering across the organization to drive sustainable growth, strengthen member and business relationships, and support long-term organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Directs all credit union lending activities, including consumer, home equity, and mortgage loans; evaluates lending practices and policies.
• Leads, coaches, and develops staff, ensuring employees have the training and resources needed to perform effectively.
• Oversee loan processing, underwriting, servicing, and compliance with industry regulations such as TILA and FHLB guidelines.
• Manages staffing and employee relations, including coaching, corrective action, recruiting, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary decisions.
• Attends regularly scheduled Board of Directors meetings.
• Develops lending procedures and internal policies; participates in ALCO, Executive Leadership Team.
• Communicates lending strategies and procedures to management and operational staff; implements loan services to support credit union objectives.
• Reviews approved loans daily to ensure sound lending practices and policy-compliant disbursements.
• Audits approved loans for compliance with Board lending guidelines, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in short- and long-term strategic planning and communicates supporting strategies to management and staff.
• Develops lending products, improves loan processes, and drives departmental profitability and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years progressive lending experience, including leadership experience 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 a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Join us as we empower our teams to deliver innovative lending solutions that make a real difference! This role offers an incredible platform for leadership in the financial services industry—where your expertise will shape the future of our organization’s growth trajectory.