Vice President of Consumer Lending

Vice President of Consumer Lending - (incl. Mortgage Operations) Why Join the Sikorsky Credit Union Team?

Sikorsky Credit Union has been named the #1 Credit Union in Connecticut for 6 years in a row. We are one of the largest credit unions in the state, with over $1 billion in assets, and we continue to grow! If you are passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals and want to make a difference in the local community, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for talented people to help us improve the banking experience for our valued members. Working at Sikorsky Credit Union has its benefits. You’ll enjoy an awesome work-life balance, competitive pay, and an excellent benefits package that includes paid-time off, medical/dental, 401K plan with company match, tuition reimbursement and more!

The Vice President of Consumer Lending directs all aspects of Mortgage and Consumer Lending for the Credit Union. Working closely with the SVP/Chief Lending & Growth Officer, this position is responsible for loan fulfillment, loan quality, and achieving budgeted production goals. The Vice President of Consumer Lending is a strategic thinker and change agent with a compelling vision of the future that inspires and engages others and delivers an exceptional member experience.

• Leads the credit union’s Mortgage, Home Loan Sales and Consumer Lending teams. Mentors Mortgage Operations Manager, Home Loan Sales Manager, Consumer Lending Manager. Monitors the performance of direct and subordinate areas of responsibility with a focus and accountability in attaining established business goals and objectives.
• Oversees business development and loan fulfillment (underwriting, processing, closing, funding, post-closing) functions for the credit union’s mortgage, auto, personal and credit card products.
• Oversees loan sales into the capital markets and ensures that revenue objectives are achieved.
• Maintains expert knowledge of all key lending concepts, including rates/pricing, pipeline management strategies, underwriting guidelines, compliance, secondary market guidelines, quality control, and risk management. Monitors competition, and recommends enhancements to products, programs, or pricing when necessary.
• Establishes and manages department policies, procedures and product guidelines. Consistently ensures that department training and processes are effective and deliver an outstanding member experience.
• Underwrites and approves more complex real estate and consumer loans in accordance with company guidelines and policies.
• Collaborates with members of the executive team and cross-functional teams (Loan Servicing, Loss Mitigation, Digital Banking, Marketing, Finance, IT, HR, Risk).
• Maintains a wide variety of contacts inside and outside the credit union, coordinating real estate lending and consumer lending activities, promoting services, exchanging information, and representing the credit union at various functions.
• Pursues opportunities for continuous improvement to the lending program (products, process, innovation). Makes recommendations and oversees project implementation for assigned departments.
• Evaluates staffing needs and recommend the appropriate staffing levels for the department. Recruits, interviews and recommends qualified personnel. Ensures that all employee performance appraisals are completed and administered in a timely manner, including goal setting, providing constructive feedback in a professional manner, and developing a career path for each individual. Recommends, documents, and administers employee counseling and disciplinary actions in coordination with Human Resources.
• Promotes and maintains a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner consistent with professional standards to work effectively with members, co-workers, management, and vendors. Demonstrates the Credit Union’s core values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, and Responsibility.
• Keeps abreast of industry developments including but not limited to changes in regulations and technology.
• Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures and Banking/Credit Union Regulations.
• Performs additional duties as…