Consumer Lending Supervisor
Northwest Federal Credit Union

Job Info

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Overview

The Consumer Lending Supervisor is responsible for the front line staff delivery of exceptional member service along with production and sales goals. They will supervise the underwriting staff in accordance with established policies, operational procedures and guidelines along with security safeguards. They will be instrumental in suggesting and administering procedural, guideline, product and program updates while monitoring the teams performance and decision making abilities. The Consumer Lending Supervisor is an important member of the supervisory team, directly supervising, training, and assuring quality production over the activities of staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop staff through continuous coaching, training, and cross-training to ensure proficiency in all aspects of their job and to prepare them for future advancement
• Plan, organize, and supervise the workflow of staff in an effort to maintain effective productivity consistent with department standards and goals
• Provide timely feedback, set performance goals, review individual progress, and maintain monthly performance documentation
• Conduct yearly employee performance evaluations
• Respond to telephone inquiries/complaints and written correspondence in a professional and timely manner
• Maintain a complete knowledge of all NWFCU products/services with an emphasis on direct consumer loan program, loan policies and loan guidelines
• Support and work with all other business areas to increase their consumer loan proficiency and to ensure members are provided with quick and accurate information
• Continuously look for ways to streamline the application process and increase the consumer loan approval and funding ratio's
• Support lending in achieving new loan acquisition, growth, and retention goals
• Develop departmental schedules to ensure adequate coverage for unexpected events, training and extended hours, ensuring a high level of efficiency and member service
• Develop and mentor staff for the purposes of achieving team and personal goals
• Review individual and team performance statistics
• Maintain service level agreements for all channels
• Work in partnership with teams across the organization to deliver on projects that improve visibility into the member experience
• Proactively identify opportunities to provide product/service solutions to members
• Serve as the first point of contact for all escalated member issues and concerns, with the goal of first contact resolution
• Participate in organizational project teams regarding product and service development, policy and procedure changes, etc.
• Remains cognizant of and adheres to NWFCU policies and procedures as well as regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)

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Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of consumer lending underwriting experience
• Hybrid remote work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to collaborate
• Accuracy and detail-orientation
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective sales techniques and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under critical time constraints with a high sense of urgency
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and/or with members
• Ability to work the hours of M-F 8am - 4:30pm and occasional Saturday's 9am - 1pm

Preferred

• Previous leadership experience

Additional Compensation

Northwest Federal offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits program, which includes medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family, 4 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid volunteer time, parental leave, company paid disability and life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with up to 7% employer match.

EEO Notice

Northwest Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

NWFCU complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 703-709-8900 or HRDepartment@nwfcu.org.

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