JOB DETAILS
Commercial Lender 1
CompanySunward Federal Credit Union
LocationAlbuquerque
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 31, 2026
About The Company
Sunward is one of New Mexico’s largest credit unions, serving 175,000+ members and managing more than $4.1 billion in assets. Formed in 1948 by employees of Sandia National Laboratories, Sunward’s footprint now spans 16 branches in New Mexico, with one in Durango, Colorado, and one in Livermore, California.
Sunward has been named by Forbes as a Best-in-State credit union for six consecutive years and ranked in America's Best Regional Bank & Credit Unions by Newsweek three years in a row. Members enjoy access to leading checking, savings, business, mortgage, auto, and investment services. Learn more and apply today at gosunward.org.
Sunward is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and is an Equal Housing Lender.
We’re Hiring! Build Your Career at Sunward
Sunward's exceptional culture sets us apart. By attracting and retaining top talent, we are building a financial institution that can transform lives. For our employees, it’s not just about completing transactions; it’s also about building relationships. We’re helping members realize their dreams, achieve their goals, and secure their futures. Check out current openings at gosunward.org/careers/
Let’s Connect
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Sunward is federally insured by NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender. Sunward has no responsibility for any external website. It neither endorses the information, content, presentation, or accuracy nor makes any warranty, express or implied, regarding any external site.
About the Role
Description
Builds a commercial loan and deposit portfolio for the Credit Union through the acquisition, development and maintenance of all business member relationships. Develops referral sources and implements sales plans in accordance with Credit Union sales and lending strategies. Approves loans within designated loan authority and policy guidelines.
Job Duties:
- Identify, prospect and originate new business with the Credit Union’s target market. Drive the loan application and closing process for all new commercial credit relationships and manage complex, high- level business deposit relationships.
- Oversee and/or execute loan agreements by business borrowers. Approve member business loans within approved loan authority and policy guidelines.
- Consult with the business membership to provide financial solutions to their financial needs through the interpretation and analysis of business tax returns and financial statements. Utilize penetration strategies to achieve new opportunities and build stronger relationships with existing members.
- Manage the sales process through development of leads, pipeline management and marketing strategy implementation. Provide recommendations and solutions that lead to better commercial loan and deposit development and sales strategies.
- Provide a superior member experience by actively listening to and assessing the needs of the member, identifying and recommending solutions, and referring members to the appropriate person or department.
- Work with the Marketing team on the development and execution of marketing strategy as it relates to business services.
Key Skills
Commercial LendingPortfolio ManagementBusiness DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisLoan OriginationSales StrategyRelationship ManagementCredit AnalysisPipeline ManagementMarketing StrategyFinancial SolutionsBusiness Tax ReturnsFinancial StatementsMember Experience
Categories
Finance & AccountingSalesManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportMarketing
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Commercial Lender is responsible for building and maintaining a commercial loan and deposit portfolio by identifying and prospecting new business opportunities. They will manage the entire loan application process, analyze financial statements, and provide tailored financial solutions to business members.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
554
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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