Market President Commercial Lending - Grand Rapids area

DFCU Financial•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Do you have a passion for building markets from the ground up? Do you thrive on driving growth through strategic lending and deposit initiatives? Do you lead with vision and inspire teams to deliver excellence? As Market President, you’ll be the face and force of DFCU Financial in your market—growing our presence, expanding relationships, and shaping the community’s financial future. We lead with strategy—you lead with results. Let’s grow stronger together. The Opportunity: We are seeking a Market President Commercial Lending to champion growth in the Grand Rapids, MI area, driving strategic loan and deposit initiatives, managing a high-performing portfolio, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Business degree, or relevant work experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in lending and financial services.
Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving lending targets.
Strong understanding of best practice sales activities, sales management, risk management and credit analysis.
Outstanding reputation for excellence and community involvement.
Meaningful history and tenure in the market.
Proven track record of leadership and strategic planning in a lending or financial institution.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
Self-driven to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Execute a comprehensive loan and deposit strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
Identify and pursue opportunities for business growth and expansion of lending services.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including DCFU Associates, clients, and community leaders.
Follow effective risk management practices to mitigate credit risk and maintain the quality of the loan portfolio.
Work effectively with underwriting team to conduct in-depth financial analysis and due diligence on potential borrowers to assess credit worthiness.
Respond to and resolve inquiries related to client accounts.
Recruit and develop commercial lenders to strengthen market reach and performance.
Partner with regional branches and business lines to achieve lending targets and deliver exceptional customer service.
Oversee the management, diversification, and performance of the lending portfolio, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements governing lending activities.