Switchboard Hiring · 1 month ago
Vice President of Commercial Lending
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expSwitchboard is seeking a VP of Commercial Lending for Elevations Credit Union, focusing on coaching commercial lenders and shaping deal structures. This role requires strong credit instincts and a collaborative approach to ensure smooth operations from initial conversation through closing.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Coach and support commercial lenders on deal strategy, structure, credit expectations, and go-to-market approach
Provide expert guidance on commercial credit structures, with emphasis on commercial real estate, lines of credit, and consumer construction
Partner closely with underwriting, analysts, loan operations, and business operations to keep deals moving smoothly from prospect through closing
Help lenders prepare for Business Loan Committee; attend meetings to support presentations, answer questions, and reinforce sound credit rationale
Deliver timely feedback on market conditions, competitor activity, and pricing so lenders stay aligned with Colorado market dynamics
Support the implementation and adoption of a new commercial loan origination system, contributing to training, process design, and change management
Serve as the primary connector between commercial production and internal partners—anticipating roadblocks, clarifying expectations, and ensuring alignment across teams
Qualification
Required
10+ years of commercial lending experience with a strong foundation in credit, including commercial real estate, C&I lines of credit, and consumer construction lending
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and direct a high-performing team
Demonstrated ability to shape deal structure and guide lenders through credit expectations and approval processes
Executive presence and strong communication skills, with comfort participating in loan committee discussions alongside senior leadership
Strong partnership skills across underwriting, analysts, loan operations, business operations, and legal
Expertise structuring and reviewing CRE, C&I, and construction/consumer construction transactions
Working knowledge of pricing models, market competitiveness, and community-bank credit culture
Experience supporting new system adoption (LOS or similar) and navigating cross-functional workflows
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Familiarity with the Colorado commercial real estate and business lending landscape
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule: 2-3 days per week at Elevations' Broomfield Basecamp; occasional regional travel across Northern Colorado as needed
4 weeks paid time off for full-time employees, work anniversary paid time off, paid volunteer time off, and 12 paid holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contributions to supercharge your Health Savings Account
Up to a 4% match on 401(k) contributions
Up to twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave
An extensive Employee Assistance Program that provides personalized care options for your whole household
Ample opportunity to learn, develop and grow with access to LinkedIn Learning, career and leadership development programs, job shadowing, a mentor program, and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Company
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2-10 employees
Funding
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