VP Real Estate Lending

Greylock Federal Credit Union; Pittsfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Pension contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Greylock Federal Credit Union seeks a VP of Real Estate Lending to lead the Mortgage Department, directing underwriting strategy and portfolio risk management. The role drives growth, governance, and scalable systems while partnering with senior leadership on long-term lending initiatives.

Key responsibilities include overseeing underwriting discipline, delivering portfolio insights to executives and the Board, and guiding end-to-end workflows for compliant, efficient real estate lending.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Mortgage Lending.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive strategic initiatives.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with LOS platforms and lending software; advanced reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of real estate underwriting and risk management.
• Oversee development of strategic reporting and analytics for leadership and Board.
• Lead end-to-end real estate lending workflows to ensure regulatory compliance and scalable processes.
• Support expansion into new markets and development of lending partnerships.

Skills

Mortgage Lending experience

Executive leadership

Strategic underwriting

Analytical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

LOS platforms

Lending software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Greylock Federal Credit Union

Position Title

VP Real Estate Lending

Department

Mortgage Department

Work Arrangement

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

We are guided by our IDEA principles - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility - to support a workforce that reflects our community. Our principles support Greylock’s mission and our goals of building a diverse workforce - reflecting multiple identities - and supporting the diverse communities we serve. We strive to ensure that the spaces in which we work and community members we engage are inclusive, while also upholding our cultural standards of psychological safety, respect, and collaboration in every interaction.

The Vice President of Real Estate is responsible for the strategic direction, risk management, and overall performance of Greylock's real estate lending portfolio. This leader oversees lending operations, credit administration, and portfolio strategy, while driving growth, operational excellence, and secondary market initiatives. The role partners with senior leadership to build scalable systems, strengthen risk governance, and ensure lending practices are safe, equitable, and aligned with Greylock's long term goals.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

35% Provides executive level oversight of real estate underwriting, guiding the function through the Underwriting Supervisor. Sets underwriting strategy, upholds credit culture, and ensures frameworks support responsible growth. Holds authority for complex credit decisions, lending exceptions, and board level approvals, while strengthening risk management and enabling new lending products and programs.

25% Oversee the development and integrity of strategic reporting and advanced analytics used by senior leadership, and the Board. Leverages data to assess portfolio health, identify emerging risks, and guide decision making. Ensures reporting systems, tools, and insights support compliance, performance monitoring, and strategic planning.

25% Leads strategic initiatives to improve end to end real estate lending workflows, ensuring sustainable capacity, regulatory compliance, and efficient service delivery. Identifies structural improvement opportunities, elevates credit and operational standards, and shapes long term processes and training to support organizational growth and readiness.

10% Supports the SVP, Lending Officer on strategic priorities, including capacity building expansion into new geographic markets, and the development of lending partnerships. Contributes to initiatives that enhance originations strategy, secondary market capabilities, and business development.

5% Represents Greylock in professional, civic and community settings to advance organizational visibility, industry engagement, and mission alignment through networking and selective though leadership.

The above is a description of the ordinary duties of the position. It should be expected that from time-to-time other duties, both related and unrelated to the above, may be assigned and, therefore, required.

Performance Measurements

• Elevates credit portfolio strength through strategic underwriting oversight and minimized exceptions outside policy.
• Delivers high-quality portfolio intelligence with accurate, timely, strategic reporting for senior leadership and the Board.
• Advances organizational capabilities through effective leadership, talent development, and achievement of team goals.
• Enhances cross functional collaboration by providing strong strategic partnerships to AQ, IT, Finance, and executive leadership.
• Demonstrates commitment to Greylock’s culture by fostering inclusive, respectful, and supportive team environments aligned with organizational values.

Knowledge And Skills

Experience: 7+ years of experience in Mortgage Lending

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and specialized training.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, collaborate across departments, and provide clear direction and coaching. Strong communication and relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Technical/Other Skills: Proficiency with LOS platforms, lending related software, and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to produce advanced reporting and manage data/system configurations.

Key Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Analytical/Critical Thinking
• Decision Making

Additional Competencies

• Coaching & Mentoring
• Strategic Thinking
• Attention to Detail

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate standard office equipment. Travel within Greylock’s service area may be required for member meetings, community events, or internal training.

Work Environment

Office setting with hybrid work flexibility. Frequent engagement with internal staff, members, and external partners. Occasional evening or weekend commitments may be required.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $157,000. This is the salary range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more than the posted range for exceptionally qualified individuals. An employee’s pay position within the pay band will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience (job and life), skills (specific and transferable), seniority, performance, and business organizational needs. This range may also be modified in the future.

Service and stability: With a history going back to the 1930s, Greylock has served and grown within the Berkshire County community for almost a century, building deep roots in the area and the lives of the members we serve. Now serving over 115,000 members, Greylock is committed to building a team that loves to put others first.

Opportunities to grow: We offer clear career pathways, ongoing training and upskilling, and a supportive culture that invests in your success. Here, your work is purposeful, values-driven, and makes a real impact in our community.

Benefits that work

Greylock offers competitive benefits and a range of opportunities to grow your career. Choose from two comprehensive medical plan options, along with FSA Medical/Dependent Care, HSA/HRA, dental, vision, and wellness benefits. Additionally, our generous benefits package includes 401k plans with employer match and employer pension contributions, PTO, employee incentive plans, and an opportunity for profit sharing. Greylock offers employer paid life insurance along with both short- and long-term disability. Per an individual’s need, additional life, accident, critical illness benefits, and pet insurance, may also be elected.

To be employed by Greylock Federal Credit Union employees must reside in one of the following states: Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, or Connecticut.

Review of the candidate pool for each opportunity with Greylock Federal Credit Union will begin on the fourteenth day of posting.