Now Hiring: Lending Manager – Luseland Credit Union Lead with purpose. Build community prosperity. Are you an experienced lending professional with a passion for coaching teams, managing credit risk, and supporting rural economic growth? Luseland Credit Union is seeking a dynamic Lending Manager to lead our lending operations and guide our team in delivering exceptional financial services to our members across retail, agriculture, and commercial portfolios.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team , you’ll contribute to organization-wide planning, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and foster a culture of high performance and member-centered service.

About The Role The Lending Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of lending, credit adjudication, collections, and risk management across the organization’s loan portfolio. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, the Board of Directors, internal Credit Committee, and external partners to ensure our lending activities reflect sound business practices, remain compliant, and contribute to our overall growth strategy.

This position will lead a team of lending professionals, providing guidance, technical direction, and coaching to help team members succeed in their roles. You will also play a key role in strategic planning, financial performance analysis, and audit readiness—ensuring our operations remain strong, secure, and forward-thinking.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Oversee lending, collections, and loan administration to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and internal policies.
• Provide expert leadership in credit adjudication, risk management, and credit analysis for diverse portfolios.
• Coach and support the Lending team to achieve member service, sales, and performance goals.
• Monitor credit quality, lead delinquency management, and engage in collection strategies, including legal action where appropriate.
• Analyze market trends and member needs to grow the lending portfolio and support innovation in lending practices.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on credit union strategies, audits, and Board reporting.
• Ensure audit readiness, internal control effectiveness, and support regulatory compliance.
• Champion a strong, values-aligned team culture grounded in service excellence and accountability.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of lending or financial services experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• A degree in agriculture, finance, business, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of agriculture and commercial lending.
• Proven ability in credit adjudication, financial analysis, and risk management.
• Experience coaching high-performing teams and driving service and sales outcomes.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with syndicated loans, credit committee processes, and internal/external audit interactions is an asset.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, pension contributions and professional development opportunities for career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to be a part of a successful and growing organization.

We thank all applicants; however, only those who are short-listed will be contacted.

Location: Luseland, SK

Reports to: General Manager

Application Deadline: July 25, 2025

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to Adam Franko, General Manager at Adam.Franko@luselandcu.com.

About Us Luseland Credit Union is deeply rooted in community values and financial stewardship. We are committed to empowering our members with trusted advice and accessible financial services. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for collaborative, values-driven leaders to join our journey.