VP - Commercial Lending and Business Banking

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Full Time Management Lowell, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is a member-owned, not‑for‑profit financial institution with $2.2 billion in assets. Through eight full‑service branches across Greater Lowell and Southern New Hampshire, as well as three high school branches, we serve more than 100,000 members. Our personalized financial products, services, and wellness resources help members make smart financial decisions and achieve greater stability, while competitive rates, lower loan costs, and fewer fees deliver meaningful value.

Join an organization whose 285 employees are committed to strengthening the financial well‑being of our members, families, and communities through cooperation, service, and social responsibility.

Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is seeking a Vice President of Commercial Lending and Business Banking to lead commercial lending, business banking, and cash management. This executive will oversee strategy, growth, risk management, team development, execution, collaboration, and regulatory compliance. The role is responsible for optimizing earnings while managing risk in accordance with asset‑liability management strategy, loan policies, and sound collection practices.

The Vice President will also foster a consistent, mission‑aligned member experience that supports strategic growth, deepens relationships, and strengthens acquisition and retention. This hybrid position is based in Lowell, Massachusetts.

• Partner with executive leadership to establish priorities for business performance, risk oversight, and organizational capacity.
• Lead and develop the commercial lending, business banking and cash management teams focusing on engagement and growth.
• Lead enterprise initiatives that expand commercial lending, business deposits, and cash management services while deepening member relationships.
• Develop and execute annual production strategies that improve sales, service delivery, and market impact.
• Shape relationship, pricing, and market‑positioning strategies in response to changing competitive conditions.
• Execute strategic initiatives and deliver new cash management products and services.
• Assess market trends and portfolio performance to guide risk strategy and identify sustainable growth opportunities.
• Direct Commercial Lending and Business Banking leaders and provide guidance and support to all team members.
• Develop staff through coaching, performance management, recognition, corrective action, professional development, and empowerment.
• Improve coordination among lending, underwriting, portfolio management, business banking, cash management, and other Credit Union teams.
• Prepare the annual Commercial Lending and Business Banking budget and effectively manage operating expenses.
• Champion continuous improvement to increase efficiency, strengthen service delivery, and enhance the member experience.
• Lead or contribute to enterprise projects aligned with Commercial Lending, Business Banking, and broader Credit Union priorities.
• Drive lending results through disciplined pricing, loan structuring, credit analysis, and portfolio oversight.
• Oversee underwriting systems and collaborate with underwriting and portfolio management teams to deliver timely, high-quality credit decisions.
• Strengthen sales and service by expanding team knowledge of Credit…