Director, Commercial Lending Operations

First Entertainment Credit Union

Director leading CRE, C&I, and SBA lending operations at an entertainment-focused credit union. Driving profitable growth, credit quality, portfolio oversight, and team performance.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeHollywood • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in commercial lending operations, including underwriting, credit administration, and portfolio management, while effectively leading teams and driving strategic growth initiatives. Proficient in navigating regulatory requirements and presenting complex credit matters to executive leadership.

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Commercial Lending OperationsSBA Lending ExperienceCRE and C&I UnderwritingCommercial Credit AnalysisTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Commercial LendingCredit AdministrationUnderwritingLoan StructuringPortfolio ManagementRisk ManagementCredit AnalysisLoan Origination SoftwareFinancial Statement TrackingProblem Loan Resolution

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam ManagementNegotiation SkillsResults-Driven

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeLoan Origination Software

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real Estate (CRE)Commercial and Industrial (C&I)SBA Program RequirementsNCUA RegulationsCredit Risk ManagementPortfolio Risk ManagementLoan Review PracticesCovenant ComplianceMarket TrendsRegulatory Changes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead commercial lending operations across originations, underwriting, processing, funding, portfolio management, and portfolio review
Develop and implement lending strategies to achieve growth and profitability targets
Partner with the Chief Lending Officer on credit policies, portfolio risk management, credit administration, and post-closing oversight
Execute and monitor commercial lending strategy and operations while identifying new business opportunities and market segments
Lead and manage the commercial lending team
Oversee underwriting, structuring, approval, and administration of commercial credit relationships
Serve as senior credit expert for complex CRE transactions and approve credit relationships
Lead and enhance C&I and SBA lending capabilities
Represent Commercial Lending with regulators, examiners, auditors, NCUA, DBO, and SBA
Partner with Sales to coordinate loan product acquisition and retention
Research and develop commercial products, services, and innovative concepts
Review, approve, and present credit presentations to senior and executive leadership
Monitor market trends and regulatory changes affecting commercial lending
Co-manage budgets, policies, procedures, pricing, underwriting standards, funding practices, reporting, and back-office administration
Collaborate with underwriting, risk management, and compliance to streamline processes and ensure timely loan closings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college is highly preferred
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in commercial lending in a full-service financial institution or comparable related position
At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role
SBA lending experience and familiarity with SBA program requirements, eligibility, underwriting, documentation, guaranty, servicing, and post-closing expectations
Comprehensive knowledge of CRE and C&I underwriting
Experience with business lines of credit, term loans, equipment loans, construction lending, loan participations, and related collateral structures
Ability to negotiate and structure commercial loan proposals and pricing
Strong commercial credit analysis knowledge, including cash flow, global DSCR, tax returns, rent rolls, lease review, appraisal review, guarantor/sponsor strength, industry and market risk, risk ratings, covenants, and portfolio concentration management
Experience managing commercial portfolios after closing, including annual reviews, covenant compliance, financial statement tracking, collateral monitoring, renewals, modifications, maturity management, criticized/classified assets, and problem loan resolution
Ability to build, scale, and manage a commercial lending platform across underwriting, credit administration, loan operations, servicing, portfolio management, and risk management
Knowledge of NCUA commercial lending regulations, SBA requirements, loan review practices, allowance methodologies, commercial credit administration, and commercial credit risk management
Experience presenting commercial credit matters, portfolio performance, emerging risks, examination responses, and strategic lending recommendations to executive management, boards, auditors, examiners, and regulatory agencies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to drive results and manage a team effectively
Proficiency in loan origination software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel

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Finance First Entertainment Credit Union is a financial institution that serves entertainment professionals in Hollywood, California, and surrounding communities. It offers a variety of banking products and services, including personal and business accounts, loans, credit cards, and financial advisory services. The credit union emphasizes personalized service with options for video, phone, and in-branch appointments, aiming to make banking convenient and tailored to the unique needs of those in the entertainment industry. It also provides digital banking solutions and custom services like loans for union dues to accommodate the schedules and financial requirements of its members. Director, Commercial Lending Operations Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 0 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Hollywood – Hybrid 💵 $130k - $170k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead ⚙️ Operations Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Lead commercial lending operations across originations, underwriting, processing, funding, portfolio management, and portfolio review
Develop and implement lending strategies to achieve growth and profitability targets
Partner with the Chief Lending Officer on credit policies, portfolio risk management, credit administration, and post-closing oversight
Execute and monitor commercial lending strategy and operations while identifying new business opportunities and market segments
Lead and manage the commercial lending team
Oversee underwriting, structuring, approval, and administration of commercial credit relationships
Serve as senior credit expert for complex CRE transactions and approve credit relationships
Lead and enhance C&I and SBA lending capabilities
Represent Commercial Lending with regulators, examiners, auditors, NCUA, DBO, and SBA
Partner with Sales to coordinate loan product acquisition and retention
Research and develop commercial products, services, and innovative concepts
Review, approve, and present credit presentations to senior and executive leadership
Monitor market trends and regulatory changes affecting commercial lending
Co-manage budgets, policies, procedures, pricing, underwriting standards, funding practices, reporting, and back-office administration
Collaborate with underwriting, risk management, and compliance to streamline processes and ensure timely loan closings 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college is highly preferred
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in commercial lending in a full-service financial institution or comparable related position
At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role
SBA lending experience and familiarity with SBA program requirements, eligibility, underwriting, documentation, guaranty, servicing, and post-closing expectations
Comprehensive knowledge of CRE and C&I underwriting
Experience with business lines of credit, term loans, equipment loans, construction lending, loan participations, and related collateral structures
Ability to negotiate and structure commercial loan proposals and pricing
Strong commercial credit analysis knowledge, including cash flow, global DSCR, tax returns, rent rolls, lease review, appraisal review, guarantor/sponsor strength, industry and market risk, risk ratings, covenants, and portfolio concentration management
Experience managing commercial portfolios after closing, including annual reviews, covenant compliance, financial statement tracking, collateral monitoring, renewals, modifications, maturity management, criticized/classified assets, and problem loan resolution
Ability to build, scale, and manage a commercial lending platform across underwriting, credit administration, loan operations, servicing, portfolio management, and risk management
Knowledge of NCUA commercial lending regulations, SBA requirements, loan review practices, allowance methodologies, commercial credit administration, and commercial credit risk management
Experience presenting commercial credit matters, portfolio performance, emerging risks, examination responses, and strategic lending recommendations to executive management, boards, auditors, examiners, and regulatory agencies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to drive results and manage a team effectively
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