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Chief Lending Officer
Is This the Career for You?
If you are a lending professional committed to hands-on
leadership that goes far beyond assuring rules and regulations, Alternatives
Federal Credit Union might be the perfect place to take your career!
Alternatives is looking for an innovative strategic leader to join its team in
the role of Chief Lending Officer. Reporting to the CEO, this position will be
part of the Executive Management team and will be responsible for creating and
implementing loan products and processes to meet the credit union’s goal of
serving limited income and BIPOC communities. Ingenuity and a collaborative
style will make you a good fit with the team. The right person has a clear
understanding of income and wealth gaps (by economics, race, and gender),
under-resourced and inequities within communities and will bring a progressive
approach to the changing lending landscape while providing strategic direction
and leadership to the Consumer, Mortgage and Commercial Lending teams. Experience
working with diverse people and cultural backgrounds will be considered an
asset in this role. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent leadership and
team-building skills. A combination of education and seven or more years of
progressive lending experience in a managerial role is needed.
Are We the Company for You?
A US Treasury certified
Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Low Income Designated
Credit Union, Alternatives is dedicated to economic justice and providing
exceptional service to its 11,000 members and our local community. Founded in
1979, Alternatives’ mission is to build wealth and create economic opportunity
for underserved people and communities. Alternatives is actively committed to
promoting and supporting diversity and inclusion among its staff, members, and
the community. Beyond traditional credit union services, Alternatives deploys a
host of community programs to provide financial education to youth, adults and
businesses. 40% of Alternatives staff is a CUNA Certified Financial Counselor.
Alternatives has been a leader in CDFI work and has been recognized nationally
for its contributions in this area. Most notably, in 2014, Alternatives was
awarded Community Credit Union of the Year and 2019 Desjardins Adult Financial
Education Award by Credit Union National Association (CUNA).
Is This the Community for You?
Alternatives is located in Ithaca, NY, situated in the heart
of Central New York and the Finger Lakes Region. Major employers include
Education, Health Care, Technology, Tourism, and Agriculture. Ithaca is the
home of Cornell University and Ithaca College. Tompkins County is a community
of roughly 105,000 residents located at the south end of Cayuga Lake and famous
for its many waterfalls and gorges. With its many small businesses, restaurants
and music scene there is always something for everyone.
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