Lead the way in driving business growth at CoVantage Credit Union as our AVP of Commercial Lending! In this dynamic leadership role, you’ll build strong relationships with local businesses, guide a high-performing lending team, and help shape innovative lending strategies that support our communities. If you’re passionate about making an impact, fostering partnerships, and leading with purpose, this is your opportunity to take your career—and CoVantage’s commercial portfolio—to the next level.
We invest in our employees! As a CoVantage team member, you'll receive a 401(k) employer match of up to 200%, a generous employer HSA contribution, paid time off for community service, and more!
Job Duties
- Interviews new and existing commercial members, analyzes financials, and makes recommendations to supervisor or credit committee.
- Ensures all loans are underwritten, approved or denied, and closed according to credit union policies.
- Remains up-to-date on insurance products and other services offered by the credit union and cross sells when appropriate for the member.
- Responds to calls received outside of normal business hours as needed.
- Finds a successful balance between achieving individual productivity, job performance, and service goals while maintaining a positive, team-based experience.
- Takes a proactive role in developing positive relationships with businesses and community and civic organizations to promote goodwill.
- Exhibits the credit union’s seven service standards promoting a culture of welcoming all and putting people first whether they are a member or a coworker.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Valid driver’s license as some travel is required.
Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office software.
- Proficient with various lending software packages.
- A minimum of four years’ business lending experience or equivalent related experience.
- Prior experience analyzing financial statements for various types of commercial entities.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- The ability to work in direct, professional contact with a wide variety of people on a daily basis.
- Must be bondable.
Depending on the qualifications and experience of applicants, CoVantage may elect to modify this position and/or job title without reposting the opportunity.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, or a related field
- Valid driver's license for required travel
- Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office software
- Proficient with various lending software packages
- Minimum of four years' business lending experience or equivalent
- Prior experience analyzing financial statements for commercial entities
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work in professional contact with a wide variety of people
- Must be bondable
CoVantage Credit Union Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CoVantage Credit Union and has not been reviewed or approved by CoVantage Credit Union.
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Retirement Support — A very strong employer 401(k) match begins shortly after hire, materially boosting long‑term savings. This stands out as a core component of total rewards.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive opportunities tied to company and individual outcomes add meaningful upside to cash compensation. The program is consistently highlighted as part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, a birthday day, and paid volunteer time create a broad time‑off offering. These predictable days off complement core pay elements.
CoVantage Credit Union Insights
What We Do
Our mission is to welcome all regardless of wealth; provide outstanding value and exceptional service; work with members experiencing financial challenge; and remain financially strong. CoVantage Credit Union came into business in 1953. From the beginning, CoVantage has been member-owned and operated, with a philosophy of doing business for "people-not-profit" that still holds true today. Over the years, we’ve grown significantly, with over 500 employees in 24 locations serving 180,000+ members! Our culture sets us apart from the rest. We start by hiring the best people and present them with exciting challenges and growth opportunities. Our employees go beyond handling financial matters. They give back to our Wisconsin and upper Michigan charter-area communities by promoting financial literacy to students and adults, and by volunteering for civic groups, school events, and more. Employees are eligible for bonus pay of 4% or more per year based on role. The bonus is based on wages paid from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 of the previous year. The percentage received is based on the overall financial performance of CoVantage and individual employee performance. Eligible employees can participate in health and dental insurance. There are three different health insurance options to choose from, along with Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options that potentially include generous employer contributions! Additional benefits include: -A generous 401(k) employer match of up to 200% -Paid vacation plus paid sick leave every year for eligible employees -Paid holidays and your birthday off with pay -Plus, paid time off to volunteer in your community! If this sounds like an organization you would be proud to work for, we want you. We'll give you a chance to grow and an opportunity to serve. To learn more, visit www.covantagecu.org/careers.
