VP of Lending

Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union, located in Fayetteville, NC, is seeking experienced candidates for the position of VP of Lending.   Serving as the senior lending executive of the credit union, this role is responsible the leadership and oversight of consumer lending, mortgage lending, commercial lending, and the collection function of the organization.  Manages the administration of the loan department, to include budgeting, training, supervision, and portfolio management.  

Some of the duties and responsibilities of this position include:

• Provides overall directions, coordination, and evaluation of the loan department
• Manages employees performing these functions, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; assigns and directs work
• coaches, leads and counsels employees as required.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures consistent with laws and regulations, and in support of the credit unions goals and strategic direction
• Ensures continuing education for all loan and collections staff
• Remains knowledgeable of legislative and regulatory initiatives and analyzes potential impacts on the credit union's lending operations.
• Participates in strategic planning for the credit union.
• other duties as assigned.  
  • This list is not intended as a complete overview of responsibilities

This senior-level role requires the following:

• Bachelor's degree in related field. Will consider strong experience in lieu of degree
• At least 5 years of relevant experience and knowledge, to include:
  • auto lending
  • personal lines of credit
  • credit cards
  • real estate lending
  • loan operations
  • training employees
  • collections

Core Competencies needed for this job include:

• Decision Making - utilizes effective processes to make sound decisions.
• Leadership -achieves business results by leading and inspiring others, positively influencing actions and opinions of others.  Creates a sense of respect and trust from others.
• Management - Achieves results through effective management of resources, systems, and processes.
• Personal Effectiveness - demonstrates initiative, self-confidence, and a willingness to take responsibility for personal actions.
• Teamwork - Works effectively and productively with others; balancing team and individual responsibilities.  

Position Competencies:

• Analytical - able to use and understand cash flow analysis, prepare loan department budget and expenses. 
• Business ethics - treats people with respect, builds trust and works with integrity and ethically.
• Job knowledge - competent in required job skills and knowledge, able to learn and apply new skills, requires minimal supervision, understands how job relates to others.  
  

For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter.  PLR Talent Forward (a division of Carolinas Credit Union League) is assisting Bragg Mutual with the coordination of this search.