The Vice President Commercial Lending 2 plays a pivotal role in supporting the credit union’s commercial lending operations. This position works closely with Commercial Lending leadership to meet departmental goals, manage a high-quality loan portfolio, and provide exceptional service to commercial members. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to lending and member service. This position is based out of our De Pere, WI branch.
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
- Analyze financials and underwrite commercial loan requests in accordance with credit union policies.
- Manage and collect assigned loan portfolios, including working with members facing financial difficulties.
- Present loan requests to credit committees and the Board when necessary.
- Lead initiatives to improve departmental efficiency and meet lending goals.
- Provide mentorship and support to team members and assist Credit Analysts.
- Maintain member confidentiality and deliver responsive, professional service.
- Develop new commercial relationships through community engagement and calling programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of business lending experience.
- Proven ability to analyze financial statements and achieve sales results.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and lending software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be bondable and possess a valid driver’s license (travel required).
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 5 years of business lending experience
- Proven ability to analyze financial statements and achieve sales results
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and lending software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be bondable and possess a valid driver's license
CoVantage Credit Union Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
