VP, Indirect Lending

We are seeking a visionary strategic leader to join our team as the Vice President of Indirect and Fintech Partner Lending.  The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in auto lending, a strong regulatory background and a sales-focused mindset.  They must demonstrate a proven ability to leverage data for economic and market-driven insights; driving year over year profitable growth while developing outstanding teams to perform to the highest levels of excellence.  If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a drive for results, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.  Join us in shaping the future of lending!  

Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:        

Job Duties:        

• Lead the Indirect and Fintech Partner lending division, developing, and implementing strategic initiatives to drive growth and profitability.
• Utilize economic and market data insights to inform lending strategies and optimize performance.
• Oversee all aspects of the lending process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize processes and enhance the member experience
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Fintech partners and external stakeholders
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Essential Skills:        

• Minimum 10 years’ senior level leadership experience preferably in auto lending
• Executive level experience directing and growing a loan portfolio within the financial industry
• Experience developing B2B relationships while achieving profitable, strong sales results in an ethical manner
• Comprehensive understanding of state and national regulatory requirements in lending
• Skilled in recognizing, examining and responding to concurrent industry, economic and/or internal trends
• Previous experience directing, developing and coaching large teams both locally and remotely
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence multiple audiences through succinct and clear communication  methods
• Ability to contribute to and deliver a business plan and strategy that is in alignment with credit union and department objectives
• Confidence to make decisions in ambiguous circumstances and to work in an evolving regulatory  environment
• Computer competency and hands-on experience with financial software and loan application and decisioning systems (e.g. OSI, Ackelerant)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K matching up to 5% per pay period
• Flexible Time Off
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)