Consumer Loan Specialist

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JOB TITLE:

Consumer Loan Specialist

Department:
Consumer Lending

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

We are looking for a Consumer Loan Specialist who is driven to make a positive impact on the member experience. You are a strategic thinker with a bias for action. You have a relentless pursuit of excellence while bringing others along. You do not settle for mediocrity and are comfortable with challenging the status quo. If you’re always looking for more efficient and innovative ways of working, are thoughtful, intentional, and collaborative, we would love to talk to you!

The Consumer Loan Specialist builds meaningful relationships with both existing and potential members, guiding them through the loan experience from first conversation to final decision. By responding to inbound calls, referrals, and online applications, this role focuses on understanding each member’s needs and offering loan solutions that support their financial well‑being. The Consumer Loan Specialist takes ownership of their pipeline, ensuring a smooth, timely, and transparent experience for every member.

This is a performance‑based role that rewards results with a competitive base pay and uncapped commission, and offers the opportunity to contribute new ideas, improve the member experience, and see those ideas come to life.

• Guide members through the consumer lending process, from application intake and needs assessment, to identifying appropriate cross‑sell opportunities based on member’s needs, and communication of loan decisions for auto, boat, RV, personal loans, and credit cards.
• Engage with members in a responsive and caring way, following up on inquiries and applications with urgency. Drive loan growth and member engagement through strategic outbound calling with existing members.
• Manage a pipeline of loan applications with accuracy, timeliness, and follow‑through.
• Review consumer credit information to make sound lending decisions and identify opportunities that align with members’ financial goals.
• Achieve individual loan production and ancillary product goals while contributing to overall team success.
• Submit complete and accurate loan applications and gather required documentation to ensure efficient and compliant processing.
• Work closely with processing teams and branch partners to provide a smooth, well‑coordinated loan closing experience.
• Clearly explain lending requirements, decisions, and next steps so members feel informed and confident throughout the process.
• Address questions or concerns promptly to maintain a high level of member service.
• Stay informed on lending regulations, internal policies, and fraud‑prevention practices.
• Demonstrate flexibility in a changing environment and contribute positively to a collaborative, high‑performing team.
• Model Seattle Credit Union’s values in every member and colleague interaction.
• Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills to both internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrate commitment to SCU Values.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative…