AVP Lending

MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union • Warner Robins, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our Lending Department in Warner Robins, GA. As the oldest locally-owned financial institution in Middle Georgia, MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union prioritizes its members -- both external and internal. Our mission of Helping People Afford Life guides everything we do, and we seek an AVP of Lending who shares this passion and commitment. As the AVP of Lending, you'll provide leadership and direction for our centralized Lending Center, ensuring our team delivers an exceptional lending experience while achieving the Credit Union's strategic growth objectives. You'll lead a team of loan underwriters, loan processors, and lending sales professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. In this role, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the Lending Center, monitor performance, develop talent, and ensure lending activities are conducted efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with Credit Union policies and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Chief Lending Officer, you'll help shape lending strategies that drive loan growth, enhance the member experience, and support the long-term success of the organization.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of similar or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree or achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent to a bachelor's degree (e.g., information technology certifications in lieu of a degree).
• Extensive personal contact with others and is of a personal or sensitive nature.
• Ability to motivate, influence, and/or train others.
• Ability to foster sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals).
• In-depth understanding and ability to interpret regulations affecting lending programs.
• Extensive knowledge of consumer, commercial and real estate lending practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Leading the daily operations of the centralized Lending Center, ensuring service standards, production goals, and operational efficiencies are consistently achieved.
• Coaching, developing, and supporting Loan Underwriters, Loan Processors, and the Lending Sales Manager to build a high-performing and engaged team.
• Monitoring departmental performance metrics, workflow, and service levels to identify trends and implement continuous process improvements.
• Partnering with the Chief Lending Officer to establish and execute strategies that drive consumer loan growth and support the Credit Union's strategic objectives.
• Exercising lending authority by evaluating, approving, or recommending consumer loan and line of credit applications within established authority limits.
• Ensuring Lending Center operations comply with all applicable laws, regulations, internal controls, and Credit Union policies.

What This Job Offers

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