VP Real Estate Lending in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Greylock Federal Credit Union

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Greylock Federal Credit Union

Position Title: VP Real Estate Lending

Department: Mortgage Department

Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

We are guided by our IDEA principles - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility - to support a workforce that reflects our community. Our principles support Greylock’s mission and our goals of building a diverse workforce - reflecting multiple identities - and supporting the diverse communities we serve. We strive to ensure that the spaces in which we work and community members we engage are inclusive, while also upholding our cultural standards of psychological safety, respect, and collaboration in every interaction.

The Vice President of Real Estate is responsible for the strategic direction, risk management, and overall performance of Greylock's real estate lending portfolio. This leader oversees lending operations, credit administration, and portfolio strategy, while driving growth, operational excellence, and secondary market initiatives. The role partners with senior leadership to build scalable systems, strengthen risk governance, and ensure lending practices are safe, equitable, and aligned with Greylock's long term goals.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

35%

Provides executive level oversight of real estate underwriting, guiding the function through the Underwriting Supervisor. Sets underwriting strategy, upholds credit culture, and ensures frameworks support responsible growth. Holds authority for complex credit decisions, lending exceptions, and board level approvals, while strengthening risk management and enabling new lending products and programs.

25%

Oversee the development and integrity of strategic reporting and advanced analytics used by senior leadership, and the Board. Leverages data to assess portfolio health, identify emerging risks, and guide decision making. Ensures reporting systems, tools, and insights support compliance, performance monitoring, and strategic planning.

25%

Leads strategic initiatives to improve end to end real estate lending workflows, ensuring sustainable capacity, regulatory compliance, and efficient service delivery. Identifies structural improvement opportunities, elevates credit and operational standards, and shapes long term processes and training to support organizational growth and readiness.

10%

Supports the SVP, Lending Officer on strategic priorities, including capacity building expansion into new geographic markets, and the development of lending partnerships. Contributes to initiatives that enhance originations strategy, secondary market capabilities, and business development.

5%

Represents Greylock in professional, civic and community settings to advance organizational visibility, industry engagement, and mission alignment through networking and selective though leadership.

The above is a description of the ordinary duties of the position. It should be expected that from time-to-time other duties, both related and unrelated to the above, may be assigned and, therefore, required.

Performance Measurements:

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: 7+ years of experience in Mortgage Lending

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and specialized training.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, collaborate across departments, and provide clear direction and coaching. Strong communication and relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Technical/Other Skills: Proficiency with LOS platforms, lending related software, and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to produce advanced reporting and manage data/system configurations.

Key Competencies:

Business Acumen

Analytical/Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Additional Competencies:

Coaching & Mentoring

Strategic Thinking

Attention to Detail

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate standard office equipment. Travel within Greylock’s service area may be required for member meetings, community events, or internal training.

Work Environment:

Office setting with hybrid work flexibility. Frequent engagement with internal staff, members, and external partners. Occasional evening or weekend commitments may be required.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $157,000. This is the salary range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more than the posted range for exceptionally qualified individuals. An employee’s pay position within the pay band will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience (job and life), skills (specific and transferable), seniority, performance, and business organizational needs. This range may also be modified in the future.

Service and stability: With a history going back to the 1930s, Greylock has served and grown within the Berkshire County community for almost a century, building deep roots in the area and the lives of the members we serve. Now serving over 115,000 members, Greylock is committed to building a team that loves to put others first.

Opportunities to grow: We offer clear career pathways, ongoing training and upskilling, and a supportive culture that invests in your success. Here, your work is purposeful, values-driven, and makes a real impact in our community.

Benefits that work: Greylock offers competitive benefits and a range of opportunities to grow your career. Choose from two comprehensive medical plan options, along with FSA Medical/Dependent Care, HSA/HRA, dental, vision, and wellness benefits. Additionally, our generous benefits package includes 401k plans with employer match and employer pension contributions, PTO, employee incentive plans, and an opportunity for profit sharing. Greylock offers employer paid life insurance along with both short- and long-term disability. Per an individual’s need, additional life, accident, critical illness benefits, and pet insurance, may also be elected.

To be employed by Greylock Federal Credit Union employees must reside in one of the following states: Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, or Connecticut.

Review of the candidate pool for each opportunity with Greylock Federal Credit Union will begin on the fourteenth day of posting.

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Greylock Federal Credit Union - VP Real Estate Lending | Zealyst