VP, Business Lending
Dupaco Community Credit Union
1 Positions
ID: VPBUS002614
Posted On 03/26/2024
Job Overview
In our Business Lending department, we go beyond just writing a loan; it’s about building lifelong valued relationships and constructing opportunities so our members can reach their business goals. As the VP Business Lending, you will successfully expand Dupaco’s presence in the Dubuque, IA community and surrounding area. You have a wealth of knowledge from years of experience with C&I lending and real-estate lending and want to share your passion for helping people, businesses, and communities grow.
You’ll be:
- Offering needs based financial products and services to new and existing business members while providing courteous, professional and knowledgeable service to increase member satisfaction and account usage
- Proactively establishing and maintaining connections within the communities we serve to continue building the commercial book of business within the credit union (via community events, networking, volunteering, social media, email, etc.)
- Interviewing loan applicants, collecting and analyzing financial data in order to evaluate the credit worthiness of the applicant and make recommendations to the Business Loan Committee
- Establish and negotiate, both member Business loans and Commercial and inform member of the terms under which credit will be extended, including the costs, repayment schedule and collateral requirements
- Making calls to proactively build new business relationships and deepen existing relationships
- Managing the transaction processes from initial engagement through final close, including structure, pricing, internal approval / compliance processes and documentation
- Collecting and analyzing information which reflects the current credit worthiness of applicant. (Information may be obtained by direct inspection of the applicant's business and/or collateral, review of interim financial reports, personal interview, etc.)
- Monitoring loan repayment activities and assisting in collecting past due accounts, as needed
- Serving as a resource for team questions and assist with training and development of co-workers as assigned
- Maintaining through information on trends, laws, regulations and innovations in the Business Lending field and make recommendations accordingly
- Cooperating with Examining committee, State and Federal examiners, and others for auditing purposes, as needed
- Serving as a relationship manager and facilitating discussions with members on all matters related to other credit union services including deposit services, insurance needs, and financial planning support
- Growing and maintaining a profitable book of business by successfully closing deals to meet or exceed individual and department revenue, contribution, fee income, loans and deposit goals
You’ll need:
- An established presence in the Dubuque, IA area is required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years Business/Commercial lending experience with a thorough understanding of business financial analysis including the ability to analyze information to make sound lending decisions
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing business lending, consumer lending and collection practices
- Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to develop and grow relationships
- An entrepreneurial mind set with the ability to work remotely and independently
- Ability to travel frequently within about a 90-mile radius of Dubuque, IA
If this is who you are, what you want, and what you can do…this is where you belong! Apply online today at www.dupaco.com/careers!