Vice President, Originations

IFF

Vice President of Originations leading a high-performing lending team within IFF's Capital Solutions. Focusing on loan origination and closing performance in underserved communities.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Missouri, Montana, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $227,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a high-performing lending team across multiple markets.
Drive accountability for team-wide origination and closing goals.
Provide high-touch leadership, coaching, and performance management to senior team members.
Ensure strong coordination between originations and closing functions.
Support problem-solving to move deals forward, with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in business, accounting or finance.
Significant experience (10+ years) in lending, banking, or structured finance.
Proven track record of business development and loan origination.
Strong people management and coaching capabilities (approximately 70% leadership / 30% technical orientation).
Ability to command credibility and respect from senior-level team members.
Solutions-oriented mindset with focus on resolving challenges, not just identifying them.
Strong communication skills and an approachable, low-ego leadership style.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Life Insurance
Short and long term disability
Wellness programs
Employee assistance
Referral Bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentloan originationstructured finance

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingperformance managementproblem-solvingcommunicationapproachable leadershipcredibilityrespect

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree