Vice President of Consumer Lending

WSECU is one of the largest credit unions in Washington State and as we continue our growth, we are seeking a highly skilled leader to lead a strong consumer lending team through exciting changes. This role will focus on transforming and evolving processes and leveraging technology to create operational scalability while ensuring alignment with our purpose and vision. A key aspect of this position will be the development and mentorship of team members, fostering an innovative and vision-focused workforce.

The Vice President of Consumer Lending provides oversight, strategic direction for all aspects of WSECU’s Consumer Loan activities, including home equity lending, direct and indirect vehicle lending, and credit cards. They oversee the member borrowing experience, collaborating with the leadership in our branches, contact center, and digital channels to achieve lending production goals, and effectively implement WSECU’s risk strategy through sound underwriting.

The Vice President will drive consumer lending origination strategies and business plan with the support of direct reports, who will manage the day-to-day operations and delivery of service in each department. They will take the opportunity to assess workflows through a strategic lens, leading to results in streamlined and simplified processes that improve the member experience, create operational scalability during production peaks, and monitor/improve ROI on consumer loan originations.

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As the VP of Consumer Lending, your day might include:

• Development, oversight, and implementation of the annual Consumer Lending strategy and Business Plan
• Overseeing productivity and workflow efficiencies of all consumer lending back-office operations in a centralized environment
• Providing strong leadership to managers in each area of responsibility through regular coaching, evaluations, employee development and training. Practices consistent management routines and applies sound principles of change management, especially with division-wide projects and system conversions
• Developing and implementing lending policies and underwriting guidelines to ensure quality and integrity of loan portfolio
• Recommending new products and pricing strategies to meet current and future member needs. Managing product margins while maintaining the quality of the consumer loan portfolio. Works closely with Finance to manage the Pricing Methodology that supports business plan objectives, supports saying “yes” responsibly to as many members as possible while ensuring that loan pricing is commensurate for the risk
• Ensuring achievement of service level standards, specifically Voice of Member and Service to Co-worker Surveys
• Maintaining knowledge of the lending landscape to ensure WSECU’s lending products remain relevant
• Assuring compliance with state and federal laws
• Recommending and overseeing related budgeting of revenue, expense and production projections while managing to loan portfolio concentration/mix targets
• Partnering with the Marketing Department to drive results toward meeting production goals
• Collaborating with all areas of the credit union and external business partners to accomplish strategic goals and ensure the appropriate levels of compliance and service

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field with at least ten (10) years of experience in a financial institution leading all aspects of consumer lending (indirect lending, home equity lending, centralized underwriting, centralized processing, loan origination systems, point of sale solutions, credit risk management, project management and/or oversight), with at least five (5) years at the management or executive level, and at least two years of leadership within an organization of $2 billion or greater in assets
• Proven ability to understand and introduce emerging and innovative technology that drives efficiency, enhances the borrower experience, renders more reliable credit decisions, and/or reduces costs
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, project management, problem solving and decision-making skills required
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to drive high-quality loan growth through lending products and delivery channels and superior member service
• Thorough knowledge of all state and federal regulations pertaining to consumer loans
• Proficiency in PC software, including Microsoft programs and standard lending systems and the ability to learn credit union-specific operating systems and programs
• Budgeting and strong presentation experience

Preferred:

• Lending Compliance Certification
• Proven experience in consumer loan collections

Competitive Base Pay Range: $170,566.03 - $284,276.72 annually, dependent on relevant qualifications, plus an annual discretionary incentive plan and benefits package

• The target starting pay for this position is $170,566.03- $227,421.38 annually, typically within the first half of the range. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account.
• The range above allows our employees room for growth through annual merit and other pay increase during their tenure in the position.

Where we’re located: 330 Union Ave, Olympia WA. Employees must reside and perform all work in the state of Washington. This is a hybrid position that blends working in-office and from home. Works onsite in Olympia Headquarters at least 2 occasions per week, Wednesdays and one other day per week, with flexibility to report onsite more often for business needs.

When you’d work: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, full - time minimum 40 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility to meet service needs for this Exempt position.

Working from home/hybrid requirements: 

• Reliable, high-speed home internet connection
• Private, confidential workspace, away from distractions and other people
• Suitable desk/surface and desk chair

Perks: Here are a few benefits and perks we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with Premiums options covered by WSECU
• Full-Time Regular employees accrue general leave and sick leave, on a monthly basis
• Part-Time employees accrue general leave, on a monthly basis
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Long Term Disability & Long Term Care plan for Full-Time employees
• Employer paid Long Term Care plan for Part-Time employees
• 401(K) with 8.5% Contribution by WSECU to begin 1st quarter after 1 year of service
• Paid Volunteer Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program & Employee Discounts
• And, you get to work with some awesome people!

WSECU is honored to be recognized as the number one credit union in the state on Forbes magazine’s list of best credit unions in Washington. Members are at the heart of everything we do. Their feedback helps us determine our path and knowing that same member feedback led to this recognition is incredibly rewarding.

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We look forward to reviewing your application!

All applicants must include a resume.
Visa sponsorship not available.
Contact us at 360-754-2118 with any questions.

We champion our employees’ unique differences because we believe diversity is critical to the success of our members and the communities we serve. We’re proud to provide a workplace based on equality and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law.

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