Origination Director Commercial Lending

Company: Self-Help Credit Union
Location: Durham
Posted on: April 29, 2025

Job Description:

Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality, especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. In other words, we're committed to economic justice! Economic Justice means that all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high-quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh food resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since our founding, we've constantly sought to find new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.About This Role:Self-Help is seeking an Origination Director of Commercial Lending (CL) to lead the development of our strategy to provide creative loan offerings that respond to our marketplace, maximize the impact of CL's work, and contribute to Self-Help's overall financial sustainability. Focus areas include commercial real estate, nonprofit facilities, public charter school, faith-based, multifamily housing, and operational businesses.A successful candidate will have strong communication skills, a focus on teamwork, and a commitment to customer service.WHAT You'll Do:

• Manage business development (BD) staff to ensure alignment in tools, processes, and best practices.
• Support BD staff in leading strategies across existing sectors and geographies to drive team goals and growth, including developing new or improved programs and products.
• Oversee BD staff production goals, including focus on conversion of leads to loans.
• Coordinate geographic and sector expansion, w/ other leaders on the team and at SH.
• Measure and achieving excellent customer service.
• Build external relationships, in coordination w/ BD and other SH staff.
• Facilitate team and senior management decision-making.WHAT You'll Need:
  • Master's degree in a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
  • 7 years of nonprofit or commercial lending experience
  • Expertise in product development; strategic planning; relationship building; lending and underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Experience with managing, coaching, and developing teammates.
  • High level of emotional intelligence in support of a collaborative work culture.
  • Ability to adapt quickly within a growing environment and help others to do the same.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and well organized.
  • Working knowledge of software applications related to your area of responsibility.
  • Ability and willingness to travel 10-20%.
    
  • Ability to demonstrate Self-Help's Core Values:
    • Mission Before Self
    • Service With Excellence
    • Embracing & Promoting Change
    • Results Not Credit
    • Diversity as a Strength
    • Financial Sustainability for Mission ImpactCompensation:Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package. Compensation ranges for each position are based on local market rates and will be determined by geography, role, and experience.Salary range for Chicago, IL: $106,600 - $131,257Salary range for Fresno, CA: $102,800 - $154,200Salary range for Los Angeles, CA: $111,300 - $156,290Salary range for Oakland, CA: $127,500 - $156,290Application:Visit our Careers Page to apply for this position. This position will remain posted until filled.
      • Being a part of our mission to create economic opportunity for all.
      • Medical, dental, and vision care plans with generous premium coverage by Self-Help.
      • Strong 401(k) and health account matching.
      • Paid vacation (15 days/yr.), sick (12 days/yr.), holidays (10/yr.), and up to 12-weeks parental leave.
      • Hybrid remote work option (2 days remote; 3 days onsite).Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.Equal Opportunity Employer
        This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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