Assistant Vice President of Lending

LOC Credit Union • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

LOC Credit Union is seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant Vice President of Lending to lead and oversee the Credit, Consumer, and Real Estate Lending functions while supporting the credit union's overall goals and strategic direction. This position plays a key leadership role in driving loan growth, member engagement, portfolio quality, and operational efficiency. The AVP of Lending monitors all areas of lending to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and sound lending practices. This role also leverages data and analytics to support informed decision-making, identify opportunities, and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Progressive lending leadership experience within a credit union or financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of consumer, mortgage/real estate, and credit operations.
• Demonstrated experience with underwriting, lending compliance, risk management, and lending policies and procedures.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing lending teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Experience improving processes through technology, automation, and operational efficiencies.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Credit, Consumer, and Real Estate Lending functions.
• Support the credit union's overall goals and strategic direction.
• Drive loan growth, member engagement, portfolio quality, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor all areas of lending to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and sound lending practices.
• Leverage data and analytics to support informed decision-making, identify opportunities, and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

Benefits

• Make a meaningful impact on loan growth, member experience, employee development, and the future of lending operations.
• Shape lending strategies, improve processes, and contribute to the continued success of the credit union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager