Ballyshannon & Killybegs Credit Union Limited
Lending Manager
Job Title: Lending Manager
Reporting to: CEO
Ballyshannon & Killybegs Credit Union Limited is a progressive and growing community-based Credit Union serving 16,000 Members from five offices in Ballyshannon, Killybegs, Ardara, Pettigo and Glenties, County Donegal. The Credit Union has 19 employees and manages assets in excess of €80m. The vacancy arises due to an internal promotion.
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Reporting to the CEO, the main responsibilities of the Lending Manager are to:
* Oversee and lead the Lending and business development / marketing functions.
* Assess and approve loans in accordance with the regulations and credit policy.
* Ensure the appropriate credit policies, systems, procedures and practices are operating efficiently and effectively.
* Ensure compliance of the overall lending function within the parameters of the credit policy, risk appetite and regulations.
* Review the loan portfolio regularly to identify emerging risks, trends or opportunities for growth.
* Develop new lending products, prepare analysis and business cases for approval that are consistent with the overall credit union ethos.
* Build a roadmap of strategic and tactical opportunities to develop the product set of the credit union.
* Take responsibility for the motivation, performance management and personal development of the lending team.
* Provide timely and adequate management reporting and develop KPIs to support the role.
* Attend board and committee meetings as requested by the CEO or board and report (verbally and in writing) on aspects of credit union operation, where required.
* Monitor product and service uptake in lending, identify trends, make recommendations and prepare detailed and costed proposals to enhance lending.
* Manage the rollout of new lending products and services.
* Manage the credit union’s relationship with all relevant external agencies related to lending.
* Contribute as part of the management team to the overall development of the credit union.
* Assist the CEO in the implementation of board policies and directives.
* Take responsibility for all areas of internal control management in lending, including contributing to maintenance and enhancement of policies, procedures, standards and controls and adherence to regulatory requirements.
* Assess loan applications, particularly in relation to mortgage, SME, sole trader, and agri lending.
The successful candidate will have:
* A minimum of five years’ experience working in a lending function.
* Minimum QFA or APA (Loans) qualification is required.
* Experience in personal, SME / agri and mortgage lending.
* A track record of service delivery and business growth.
* Exceptional people management and motivational skills.
* A detailed knowledge and understanding of credit unions, their operating principles and ethos.
The position of Lending Manager is a Controlled Function (CF) subject to the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness & Probity Standards and Minimum Competency Requirements.
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Ballyshannon & Killybegs Credit Union Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview. Canvassing will disqualify.
Ballyshannon & Killybegs Credit Union Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Please forward, Cover Letter and CV in confidence quoting reference LMG-01 by email to recruitment@odaconsulting.ie to arrive on or before Thursday, 31 July 2025.
O’DONOVAN ASSOCIATES
P.O. Box 8332
Blackrock Business Park
Co. Dublin
Email: recruitment@odaconsulting.ie
Tel: 01-2104952
Applications to O’Donovan Associates only.
Canvassing the Credit Union will disqualify.
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Closing Date for Applications: Thursday, 31 July 2025.
This job listing is posted on behalf of Ballyshannon & Killybegs Credit Union Limited. It isnot a job at the Irish League of Credit Unions
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