VP, Commercial Loan Officer - Fort Myers / Naples area

DFCU Financial•Naples, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the DFCU Financial team today, and discover the benefits, rewards and development opportunities from one of the largest and best managed credit unions in the country. Do you get fired up helping businesses win? Do you thrive on fast-moving teamwork that matches your passion and drive? Do you need leadership that clears the path so you can focus on growing relationships and closing deals? As VP, Commercial Loan Officer, you’ll be the driving force behind business development and building lasting client relationships in the Fort Myers & Naples markets. We fuel growth—you close deals. Let’s build our community together. Join our team. The Opportunity: We are seeking a VP, Commercial Loan Officer to join the DFCU Financial team in the Fort Myers / Naples, FL area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field.
Seven years lending or sales experience in the financial services industry.
Three - five years commercial lending and credit underwriting experience.
Demonstrated high performance in sales goal attainment.
Demonstrated community involvement.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

Proactively identify and develop new business banking relationships with a focus on deposit and lending growth.
Grow and manage a portfolio of commercial clients, delivering tailored financial guidance and creative lending solutions that meet their evolving needs.
Connect clients with a full suite of business banking services including lending, deposits, Treasury Management, and SBA programs to help their businesses thrive.
Build strong partnerships with business owners, centers of influence, and professional networks to generate referrals and drive meaningful growth.
Represent DFCU in the community and make a real and lasting impact by helping local businesses succeed.
Analyze and underwrite credit requests in accordance with DFCU’s policies and risk appetite, structuring thoughtful and strategic solutions.
Monitor loan covenants, past due accounts, and renewal timelines to ensure portfolio health and risk mitigation.
Collaborate closely with internal partners—including Business Banking Assistants and Loan Documentation teams—to streamline processing and deliver an exceptional client experience.
Work cross-functionally with Retail, Treasury, and Lending teams to deliver value through joint calling efforts and holistic financial solutions.
Prepare detailed call plans and post-call reviews that translate client goals into actionable next steps.
Stay informed on market trends, industry shifts, and client opportunities to remain a trusted advisor and thought partner.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, credit standards, and regulatory requirements.
Complete all required professional development and compliance training to support continuous growth.

Benefits

Incentive/bonus program
Potential for a hybrid work schedule
401k plan match, dollar for dollar up to 4%
401k additional employer contribution after one year at 5%
Medical, dental and vision insurance effective date of hire
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses maximum $10,000 per child
Wellness initiatives and reimbursements
Pre-paid legal services plan
Identity protection plan
Accident supplemental plan
Short & long term disability plans paid for by company
Company provided basic life insurance of $50,000 plus supplemental for employee, spouse and child
Pet Insurance
Free financial planning assistance
Numerous fun employee events throughout the year
Volunteer and community engagement opportunities
Employee loan discounts (closed-end loans)
Discounts with local and national companies through DFCU Perks
Service / anniversary awards
Employee discounts for company logo wear
Employee referral payouts for recruiting your friends and family
Paid lunch time
Tuition reimbursement / Education assistance
Ongoing training opportunities
Leadership development program
Paid time off
Paid holidays (13 per year)
Flexible scheduling for students