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Vice President of Lending
Location: Erie, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Senior Leadership
Are you a strategic lending leader who thrives on driving growth, building strong partnerships, and empowering high-performing teams? Tendto Credit Union is seeking a Vice President of Lending to shape the future of our lending strategy, strengthen dealer relationships, and deliver exceptional member experiences.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who understands lending inside and out — and is excited to help us grow strategically, responsibly, and with purpose.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and shape our lending strategy to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
- Oversee consumer lending operations — from underwriting to servicing — ensuring compliance and strong portfolio performance.
- Build and maintain strong dealer and community relationships that support loan growth.
- Monitor economic trends, manage risk, and implement smart credit decision strategies.
- Partner with executive leadership to align lending initiatives with organizational goals.
- Lead and mentor a talented lending team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional growth.
What You Bring
- Strong understanding of consumer lending, underwriting, indirect lending, and portfolio management.
- Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives, manage risk, and achieve growth goals.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and financial analysis skills.
- A passion for member service and community-focused financial solutions.
- A mission-driven organization that values relationships over transactions.
- Leadership team that welcomes innovation, collaboration, and bold ideas.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities to make a tangible impact on the organization and the community we serve.