VP Real Estate Lending

Greylock Federal Credit Union

$120K — $157K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Mortgage Lending
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and training
  • Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
  • Proficient in LOS platforms and lending software
  • Advanced reporting and data management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive oversight of real estate underwriting and set strategic direction
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and enhance lending workflows
  • Develop strategic reporting systems for senior leadership and the Board
  • Lead initiatives for capacity building and expansion into new markets
  • Represent Greylock at community and professional engagements

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility with a mix of office and remote work
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Engagement in community and civic events to enhance visibility
  • Supportive team environment aligned with organizational values
  • Strong emphasis on inclusive and respectful workplace culture
Full Job Description
Position Title: VP Real Estate Lending

Department: Mortgage Department

Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

The Vice President of Real Estate is responsible for the strategic direction, risk management, and overall performance of Greylock's real estate lending portfolio. This leader oversees lending operations, credit administration, and portfolio strategy, while driving growth, operational excellence, and secondary market initiatives. The role partners with senior leadership to build scalable systems, strengthen risk governance, and ensure lending practices are safe, equitable, and aligned with Greylock's long term goals.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

35%

Provides executive level oversight of real estate underwriting, guiding the function through the Underwriting Supervisor. Sets underwriting strategy, upholds credit culture, and ensures frameworks support responsible growth. Holds authority for complex credit decisions, lending exceptions, and board level approvals, while strengthening risk management and enabling new lending products and programs.

25%

Oversee the development and integrity of strategic reporting and advanced analytics used by senior leadership, and the Board. Leverages data to assess portfolio health, identify emerging risks, and guide decision making. Ensures reporting systems, tools, and insights support compliance, performance monitoring, and strategic planning.

25%

Leads strategic initiatives to improve end to end real estate lending workflows, ensuring sustainable capacity, regulatory compliance, and efficient service delivery. Identifies structural improvement opportunities, elevates credit and operational standards, and shapes long term processes and training to support organizational growth and readiness.

10%

Supports the SVP, Lending Officer on strategic priorities, including capacity building expansion into new geographic markets, and the development of lending partnerships. Contributes to initiatives that enhance originations strategy, secondary market capabilities, and business development.

5%

Represents Greylock in professional, civic and community settings to advance organizational visibility, industry engagement, and mission alignment through networking and selective though leadership.

The above is a description of the ordinary duties of the position. It should be expected that from time-to-time other duties, both related and unrelated to the above, may be assigned and, therefore, required.

Performance Measurements:

  1. Elevates credit portfolio strength through strategic underwriting oversight and minimized exceptions outside policy.
  2. Delivers high-quality portfolio intelligence with accurate, timely, strategic reporting for senior leadership and the Board.
  3. Advances organizational capabilities through effective leadership, talent development, and achievement of team goals.
  4. Enhances cross functional collaboration by providing strong strategic partnerships to AQ, IT, Finance, and executive leadership.
  5. Demonstrates commitment to Greylock's culture by fostering inclusive, respectful, and supportive team environments aligned with organizational values.


Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: 7+ years of experience in Mortgage Lending

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and specialized training.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, collaborate across departments, and provide clear direction and coaching. Strong communication and relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Technical/Other Skills: Proficiency with LOS platforms, lending related software, and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to produce advanced reporting and manage data/system configurations.

Key Competencies:

Business Acumen

Analytical/Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Additional Competencies:

Coaching & Mentoring

Strategic Thinking

Attention to Detail

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate standard office equipment. Travel within Greylock's service area may be required for member meetings, community events, or internal training.

Work Environment:

Office setting with hybrid work flexibility. Frequent engagement with internal staff, members, and external partners. Occasional evening or weekend commitments may be required.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $157,000. This is the salary range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more than the posted range for exceptionally qualified individuals. An employee's pay position within the pay band will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience (job and life), skills (specific and transferable), seniority, performance, and business organizational needs. This range may also be modified in the future.

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