Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lender

Job Category
:
Lending/AG Lending

Requisition Number
: ASSIS
001873

• Posted :
  July 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Remote/Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN, USA

As a Commercial Lender II, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing relationships with potential and existing members. Monitor an existing commercial loan portfolio in the range of $25M - $50M to ensure proper risk ratings and early identification of potential problems as well as build own portfolio by developing relationships with new members. Grow the average products per household, member business loans, and new share growth.

Support the Credit Union’s culture through ongoing member contact, quality member services, and superior product knowledge. Participate in prospecting activities and campaigns to grow loan balances and business deposits while promoting treasury management services for member businesses throughout the Credit Union.

Direct Reports:
None

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

40% Accountable for the oversight and growth of a commercial lending portfolio. Responsible for a specified amount of business loans and deposit production expectations that will be required to be met on an ongoing basis. Portfolio management expectations will have delinquency, covenant tracking, and credit risk ratings monitored to ensure that loans are being made and maintained within policy and procedural guidelines.

Cultivate and meet with prospective and current members to collect information concerning their business needs, evaluation of income, collateral, and overall financial condition. Utilize delegated lending authority to approve and originate business loans within loan officer limits or submit loans to the Executive Loan Committee and Board Loan Committee when exceeding lender limits. Collaborate with Lender Support Specialists, Credit Analysts, and Commercial Operations staff in preparation of loan presentations, to include validation of loan underwriting, credit report reviews, and appraisals to assist with accuracy and identifying potential risks.

20% Responsible for new business development and secure relationships with centers of influence in the area of commercial real estate and Commercial and Industrial (C & I) lending through community involvement, networking events, and non-profit boards. Oversee the ongoing cultivation of new leads both organically and outside. Maintains and strengthens relationships with existing member base.

15% Follows up on referrals and identifies cross sell opportunities to educate members and non-members on credit union products and services. Initiate, create, and deliver commercial lending and deposit presentations for local businesses and internal credit union seminars. Responsible for following up with members after closing to assess any further needs or answer questions. Maintains current knowledge of all credit union products.

Identify cross sell opportunities and educates members on credit union products and services. Maintains and strengthens relationships with existing member base as well as building new. Meets specified annual cross-sales expectations and requirements on an ongoing basis.

15% Interviews member loan applicants to identify business loan needs, collect applicable information, evaluate income and their overall financial condition. Explains loan programs and recommends options. Responsible for the execution of accurate documentation provided by the borrower and definitive oversight of the processing and closing of all business loans. Initiates required adverse action letters, when applicable.

10% Completes required annual training courses provided by the training and compliance department. Continuous engagement with personal learning and development. Other duties as assigned.

-- Must comply with all company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations, including but not limited to, the Credit Union Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experience

4+ years' commercial lending experience in the finance industry.

Education / Certifications / Licenses

This level of knowledge is acquired through completion of a required Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated knowledge of Credit Union regulations, products, policies, procedures, and services.
• Ability to establish oneself as a people and sales and service leader in the branch.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work in a team environment with the ability to interact in a positive manner with peers, management, and other departments.
• Professional level of verbal and written communication skills are essential to the position.
• Advanced analytical and project management skills for a variety of tasks or projects.
• Ability to motivate or…