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VP – Commercial Lending Regional Manager

Are you a strategic business lending leader who thrives on developing high-performing teams and building strong business relationships?

Royal Credit Union is seeking a strategic and relationship-focused leader to serve as our VP – Commercial Lending Regional Manager for the St. Croix Valley and MN Metro markets.

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership, coaching, and direction to a team of Commercial Lenders while driving commercial lending growth, portfolio quality, and Member experience. You'll partner across Commercial Lending, Treasury Management, Business Banking, Credit, and Operations to strengthen Member relationships, grow market presence, and deliver exceptional results for our Members and communities.

• Member and Community Focused: We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our Members and the communities we serve, going beyond financial services to enrich lives and foster growth.
• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative, values-driven workplace that is always evolving. We support each other and work together to achieve our goals.
• Professional Growth: We offer numerous opportunities for training and advancement, helping you continuously develop and advance your skills.
• Empowerment: We empower our team members to make decisions and drive initiatives that help our Members achieve their financial goals. Your ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
• Community Involvement: Engage with your local community through various initiatives and events, making a tangible difference where you live and work. Be part of something bigger.

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and direction to the Commercial Lending team in the St. Croix Valley and MN Metro markets to achieve Royal's commercial lending objectives, growth goals, and Member experience standards.
• Lead regional portfolio quality, credit risk management, and market development efforts while driving business growth and relationship expansion.
• Execute Royal's commercial lending strategy by aligning business development, relationship management, portfolio growth, and Member experience objectives.
• Develop and mentor high-performing lending professionals through coaching, performance management, accountability, and individualized development planning.
• Vet and evaluate lending opportunities to ensure alignment with Royal's risk appetite, strategic priorities, and business objectives.
• Strengthen existing Member relationships and assist in developing new commercial banking relationships throughout the region.
• Partner with other Commercial Lending Regional Managers, Treasury Management, Business Banking, Credit, Operations, and other business units to deepen Member relationships and deliver comprehensive financial solutions.
• Drive market growth strategies that expand Royal's commercial presence, strengthen referral partnerships, and increase market share.
• Champion process improvement, innovation, and technology adoption that enhance team effectiveness and Member experience.
• Represent Royal as a visible community leader and advocate while developing strategic relationships with business, community, and industry partners throughout the markets we serve.

• Compensation: $135,000 to $220,000 (candidates with significant related experience may be higher)
• Benefits: Royal is proud to take care of our team members and their families! In addition to our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, Royal offers a 5% 401k employer match, paid family and sick leave, vacation and sick time accruals, childcare reimbursement, tuition and student loan debt assistance, pet insurance, and much more!

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of business lending experience.
• Two (2) years of leadership experience.
• Must be bondable upon hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain it.
• Insured vehicle.

• Seven (7)+ years of commercial or business lending experience.
• Three (3)+ years of leadership experience.
• Previous experience leading commercial lending teams.
• Demonstrated success in business development, relationship management, and market expansion.

• Experience developing and executing strategic growth initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop lending professionals…