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Associate Director, Business & Consumer Loan Center (BCLC)Location:
CityScapeWhat you'll do:
As an Associate Director, Business & Consumer Loan Center (BCLC), you'll be in a leadership role responsible for overseeing key lending and portfolio management activities within the BCLC, including loan origination support, portfolio management, credit quality, operational execution, risk management, and team performance. This role leads and develops lending and portfolio management professionals while providing oversight of workflow, service levels, credit administration processes, portfolio performance, and adherence to established Bank lending policies and procedures. The position partners closely with Credit Administration, Loan Administration, Banking teams, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and other key stakeholders to ensure consistent execution, strong credit quality, effective portfolio management, and an efficient client and banker experience. The BCLC itself is responsible for originating, underwriting, managing and monitoring eligible business credit products, with the objective of improving underwriting and portfolio-management consistency and improving response times.- Review the work from Portfolio Managers, including loan presentations, rating reviews, credit applications, financial analysis, extension of credit limits, action plans, provisional risk scoring and usual portfolio management requirements. Oversee the identification of risks issues, close monitoring of and reporting on the status of the borrower and underlying project conditions, including escalating to appropriate departments where appropriate.
- Supervise a variety of general portfolio management activities, including credit concentration reviews and portfolio optimization, critical analysis of trends and factors impacting various client projects. Prepare reports for management based on team's analysis related to under-performing assets and recommends mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate work distribution and service level performance. Oversee the processing of approved loans; controls the process to validate that loans are processed according to agreement, customer needs and conform to Bank lending policies. Contribute to projects related to maintaining and improving internal credit and loan administration policies and procedures.
- Compile and analyze market research data to develop recommendations regarding products and services focused on needs of target market.
- Engage in business development activities and solicitation of new business based on the target market, partnering with bankers and Credit Administration to support an effective end-to-end lending experience.
- Develop and maintains customer data base including calls and results on all new business relationships and referral sources. Make reports to superiors as required.
- Partner in the evaluation and implementation of technology, automation, system enhancements, and process improvements that increase lending efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve scalability.
- Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development.
What you'll need:
- 10+ years of related experience in Portfolio Management or similar field.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Previous leadership experience required.
- Advanced to expert knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Advanced to expert knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Advanced to expert knowledge of commercial credit and loan structuring, pricing dynamics and has market specific awareness.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
- May require some travel
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
Job Title:
Associate Director, Business & Consumer Loan Center (BCLC)Location:
CityScapeWhat you'll do:
As an Associate Director, Business & Consumer Loan Center (BCLC), you'll be in a leadership role responsible for overseeing key lending and portfolio management activities within the BCLC, including loan origination support, portfolio management, credit quality, operational execution, risk management, and team performance. This role leads and develops lending and portfolio management professionals while providing oversight of workflow, service levels, credit administration processes, portfolio performance, and adherence to established Bank lending policies and procedures. The position partners closely with Credit Administration, Loan Administration, Banking teams, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and other key stakeholders to ensure consistent execution, strong credit quality, effective portfolio management, and an efficient client and banker experience. The BCLC itself is responsible for originating, underwriting, managing and monitoring eligible business credit products, with the objective of improving underwriting and portfolio-management consistency and improving response times.- Review the work from Portfolio Managers, including loan presentations, rating reviews, credit applications, financial analysis, extension of credit limits, action plans, provisional risk scoring and usual portfolio management requirements. Oversee the identification of risks issues, close monitoring of and reporting on the status of the borrower and underlying project conditions, including escalating to appropriate departments where appropriate.
- Supervise a variety of general portfolio management activities, including credit concentration reviews and portfolio optimization, critical analysis of trends and factors impacting various client projects. Prepare reports for management based on team's analysis related to under-performing assets and recommends mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate work distribution and service level performance. Oversee the processing of approved loans; controls the process to validate that loans are processed according to agreement, customer needs and conform to Bank lending policies. Contribute to projects related to maintaining and improving internal credit and loan administration policies and procedures.
- Compile and analyze market research data to develop recommendations regarding products and services focused on needs of target market.
- Engage in business development activities and solicitation of new business based on the target market, partnering with bankers and Credit Administration to support an effective end-to-end lending experience.
- Develop and maintains customer data base including calls and results on all new business relationships and referral sources. Make reports to superiors as required.
- Partner in the evaluation and implementation of technology, automation, system enhancements, and process improvements that increase lending efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve scalability.
- Lead and develop a team; responsible for hiring, coaching, performance management, training and development.
What you'll need:
- 10+ years of related experience in Portfolio Management or similar field.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Previous leadership experience required.
- Advanced to expert knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Advanced to expert knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Advanced to expert knowledge of commercial credit and loan structuring, pricing dynamics and has market specific awareness.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
- May require some travel
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
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Who's Hiring
- Republic Finance52
- Mutual of Omaha Mortgage4
- CrossCountry Mortgage4
- Golden 1 Credit Union3
- First Fed2
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in consumer loan specialist jobs.
- Experience originating or processing consumer loans in a bank or credit union environment
- Proficiency with loan origination software and core banking systems
- Knowledge of federal lending regulations including Regulation Z and ECOA
- Strong credit analysis and debt-to-income evaluation skills
- Associate or bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field
- NMLS registration or willingness to obtain it for applicable loan products
Tips for Your Consumer Loan Specialist Job Search
Quantify your loan production on your resume
Hiring managers for consumer loan specialist roles want numbers, not just duties. List your average monthly loan volume, approval rates, or portfolio size so your resume stands out against candidates who only describe their responsibilities in general terms.
List every lending software you have used
Job postings for consumer loan specialists almost always name specific origination or underwriting platforms. Pull every system from your work history, including point-of-sale lending tools and core banking software, and list them in a dedicated skills section so your resume clears automated screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists consumer loan specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your loan product experience
Consumer lending is segmented. A background in auto loans does not automatically translate well on paper for a home equity or personal installment role. Filter your search by loan type and prioritize openings where your specific product experience is an exact match to what the posting lists.
Prepare compliance scenarios before every interview
Interviewers for consumer lending roles routinely ask how you have handled adverse action notices, Regulation Z disclosures, or red-flag situations. Walk in with two or three specific examples from your work history that show your regulatory awareness without exposing past employers.
Negotiate by citing your approval-to-close ratio
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to measurable output rather than years of experience. Your approval-to-close ratio, cross-sell attachment rate, or customer satisfaction scores from loan interactions give you concrete leverage that generic tenure arguments do not.
Consumer Loan Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most consumer loan specialists?
The companies hiring the most consumer loan specialists right now include Republic Finance, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, and CrossCountry Mortgage, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional banks and credit unions consistently account for a large portion of total openings alongside national consumer finance companies.
How many consumer loan specialist jobs are remote?
About 57% of consumer loan specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility trends in consumer finance. Personal loan processing and customer service-heavy loan roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while in-person branch-based lending positions remain largely on-site.
How do you become a consumer loan specialist?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field, then build foundational experience in a bank teller, customer service, or loan processor role. Obtain your NMLS registration if the roles you're targeting require it. Develop hands-on familiarity with loan origination software and federal consumer lending regulations, and move into a specialist role from there.
Can you get hired as a consumer loan specialist with little experience?
Yes, many credit unions and community banks hire entry-level consumer loan specialists and train them internally. Your best path in with little experience is a customer service or teller background that shows you can communicate clearly about financial products, handle sensitive account data, and follow compliance procedures. Highlighting any coursework in finance, banking, or business strengthens your application considerably.
What does the consumer loan specialist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your lending background and familiarity with loan products. An in-person or video interview typically follows, covering behavioral questions about how you have handled difficult applicants, compliance situations, or high-volume periods. Some employers add a written scenario or credit analysis exercise to assess your underwriting judgment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to consumer loan specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to consumer loan specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and loan product experience, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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