Job Description

Ent Credit Union and Wings Credit Union joined forces in January 2026. This merger means more opportunities, expanded resources, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional member service. Together, we become more - empowering members, communities, and teams through a bold, unified future. Both organizations bring a strong legacy of member satisfaction, operational excellence, financial stability, and community impact. Recognized locally and nationally as best-in-class financial institutions and employers of choice, each is known for its commitment to financial well-being and philanthropic leadership. Join us during this transformative time and be part of shaping the future of banking! To learn more about the merger, click here

This role provides leadership for commercial loan originations, ensuring thorough evaluation and sound judgment in structuring and generating high-quality lending opportunities across diverse markets. Responsibilities include overseeing origination processes, establishing production standards, and collaborating with lending teams to expand the portfolio through strategic and location-specific growth. The position supports risk-aligned expansion efforts and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls. Additionally, it contributes to strategic initiatives that promote sustainable production volume, market penetration, and origination excellence.

Essential Functions

• Lead the commercial loan originations function, ensuring accurate and timely generation of qualified lending opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor origination policies, procedures, and production frameworks.
• Review and assess commercial lending requests, market data, and location-specific opportunity indicators.
• Collaborate with lending officers to structure originations that align production goals with prudent risk considerations.
• Oversee origination reporting and pipeline monitoring to identify emerging trends and market opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and best practices in loan generation.
• Provide guidance and training to lending teams and originators on production standards and market strategies.
• Participate in strategic planning to align origination efforts with organizational growth objectives.
• Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Wings policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Qualifications

Minimum Formal Qualifications for this Position:

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Management, or related field.
• 10+ Leading commercial loan origination activities, developing production policies, evaluating lending requests, and collaborating with teams.
  • This includes experience with origination reporting, regulatory compliance, pipeline monitoring, market and location-specific opportunity evaluation, and team leadership.

Technical or Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of commercial loan origination principles, market analysis, and production standards.
• Ability to evaluate lending requests, market conditions, and location-specific opportunity data.
• Skill in developing and enforcing origination policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to commercial lending and loan production.
• Ability to identify and pursue origination opportunities across diverse markets and regions.
• Skill in collaborating with lending teams to structure commercially viable loan originations.
• Ability to produce detailed pipeline reports and origination performance analyses.
• Knowledge of internal controls and risk-aligned production frameworks.
• Skill in training and mentoring originators and lending staff.
• Ability to communicate origination strategies and market findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of loan structuring techniques and commercial lending practices.
• Skill in strategic planning to align origination efforts with organizational objectives.

Additional Information

PAY RANGE: $253,000 to 295,000 plus 20% annual bonus.
Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, certifications, location and internal pay equity.

BENEFITS:

• Generous 401(k) match
• 401k Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays and Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

We anticipate this position to close on xx/xx/xxxx. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.