VP - Commercial Lending Officer

Description

Come Join Heritage Financial Credit Union as VP
- Commercial Lending Officer

As VP
- Commercial Lending Officer
, you'll be the driving force behind our commercial lending growth strategy. You'll develop strong client relationships aligned to our Vision, Mission and Values, and structure lending solutions that help businesses thrive. You’ll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team that values both performance and people.

We are seeking candidates with an already established book of business within our field of membership, which includes Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess Counties in NY and Pike Counties in PA.

You’ll be responsible for goal achievement aligned to the Commercial Lending Department’s annual plan while complying with operating policies and procedures established for the credit analysis and approval process. Additionally, you will be following-up and responding to referrals and requests adhering to our SLAs and supporting our Retail Banking teams with business development efforts.

Heritage Financial Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution that is committed to helping our members achieve their financial goals and building a stronger community. We believe that everyone deserves access to affordable financial services, and we are dedicated to providing our members with the tools and resources they need to achieve their financial dreams. Our vision is to be the leading financial institution in the communities we serve, and we are committed to creating a culture of excellence where our employees can thrive.

We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, and where we can all work together to achieve our goals. We recognize that our employees are our most important asset, and we are committed to providing them with the training, development, and opportunities they need to succeed.

• Experience:
  
  Go Above Expectations;
  Create Positive Moments;
  Personally Acknowledge
• Service:
  Deliver As One Team;
  Stay A Step Ahead;
  Guide With Product Expertise
• Integrity:
  Do What's Right;
  Speak the Truth;
  Own Our Actions
• People:
  Grow Together;
  Respect Every Voice;
  Build Trusting Relationships;
  Strengthen Culture & Community

This position is responsible for developing a commercial loan portfolio and managing member relationships according to the Vision, Mission, and Values of the credit union. The VP-Commercial Loan Officer is responsible for achieving goals as established in the Commercial Lending Department’s annual budgeting plan; coordinating tasks within the department, as well as with other departments within the Credit Union. They will comply with operating policies and procedures established for the credit analysis and approval process;

communicate with appropriate personnel; responding to referrals according to established SLAs and cooperate with requests for information. The Commercial Loan Officer will maintain appropriate records and complete assigned reports. They will also support the Retail teams in business development efforts.

• Adhere to HFCU's Vision, Mission and Values in all interactions with members, both internal and external. Provide exceptional member experience, deliver service with impact service and always execute with integrity throughout all aspects of the commercial loan process.
• Develop, originate, manage and underwrite C & I loans and commercial real estate loans which meet established lending requirements and provide maximum profitability to the credit union with minimum risk.
• Establish and negotiate the terms under which credit will be extended including loan pricing, structure, repayment terms and collateral requirements that are…