Employment Application
Welcome to 1st Community Credit Union
- Are you looking for work in a team-oriented company?
- A company that truly focuses on work/life balance?
- A company that offers great benefits and believes in having some fun while at work?
You've come to the right place! 1st CCU is currently hiring for the following positions:
Full-Time Loan Officer III
Are you the kind of lending expert who loves helping people's dreams come true whether that's a family buying their first home or a small business expanding into something amazing? If so, we want you on our team! We're looking for a dynamic Loan Officer III to take the lead on mortgage and business lending. As a senior-level lender, you'll guide members through the lending process from application to closing, delivering personalized, friendly, and efficient service every step of the way. You'll also help grow our lending team through mentoring other loan officers and make a real impact in the communities we serve.
What You'll Do:
- Interview and process mortgage and business loan applications like a pro
- Communicate loan decisions clearly and confidently
- Keep every file on track with accuracy, compliance in order, and on time
- Build lasting relationships with members, realtors, contractors, and local businesses
- Stay ahead of lending trends and secondary market requirements
- Provide sound financial guidance and cross offer products that truly help our members
- Work with programs like Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, USDA, VA, FHA, and business lending portfolios
- Present quarterly reports for the Board of Directors and conduct on-site visits with business lending accounts.
What You Bring:
This position requires an Associate's Degree in Finance or 6+ years of lending experience. You will need to have secondary market experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to develop relationships. Our selected candidate needs the confidence to handle complex mortgage and business loans.
Why You Will Love It Here:
We do offer a competitive pay structure to include incentive pay. Our benefits are generous, and we value our team's growth and professional development. We support, have fun and a community focused culture.
If you're ready to take your lending career to the next level and have fun doing it, apply today. We're interested in meeting you.
Apply for Loan Officer III position
Full-Time Loan Officer II
1st CCU has an exciting opportunity to join our Lending Team as a Loan Officer II with a focus on mortgage lending. This is a full-time 40 hr/week position that includes the opportunity to earn performance-based incentives. The Loan Officer II works in the Sparta, West Salem, and Tomah offices. The Loan Officer II interviews and guides members through the mortgage application and closing process, prepares and processes mortgage loans in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations, stays current with lending regulations, real estate market trends, and secondary market programs, and ensures timely, accurate, and compliant loan processing. In addition, this role builds and maintains strong relationships with members, realtors, contractors, and other referral sources, as well as providing financial counseling and cross-offering appropriate credit union products and services. Preferred qualifications include Associate's degree in Finance or related field or equivalent experience, knowledge of secondary market programs, and 5+ years of real estate lending experience (preferred but not required). Must have proven ability to analyze complicated factual and mathematical situations, apply functional principles, and develop solutions. Knowledge of sales and marketing is a plus. We're seeking a candidate with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and lending software. Valid WI driver's license is required.
Apply for Loan Officer II position
Full-Time Member Service Representative-Lead (40 hrs/wk) - West Salem Office
1st CCU has an opening for a Member Service Representative-Lead in our West Salem office. This is a full-time 40 hr/week position. The MSR-Lead plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the branch, ensuring exceptional service and acting as a resource for the Member Service team. This position is responsible for assisting with operations of the Member Service area by providing guidance, coaching, and support as needed. Resolves complex member issues, handles escalations, provides training to new team members and ongoing training to MSR staff. In addition, this role performs a full range of member service duties including opening new accounts, processing transactions, and promoting credit union products and services in accordance with credit union policies and procedures. Two years of banking experience required. Proven sales experience required. Ability to lead/train individuals preferred. This is a great opportunity for a team-oriented individual.
Apply for MSR-Lead in West Salem
Full-Time Member Service Representative-Lead (40 hrs/wk) - Sparta Office
1st CCU has an opening for a Member Service Representative-Lead in our Sparta office. This is a full-time 40 hr/week position. The MSR-Lead plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the branch, ensuring exceptional service and acting as a resource for the Member Service team. This position is responsible for assisting with operations of the Member Service area by providing guidance, coaching, and support as needed. Resolves complex member issues, handles escalations, provides training to new team members and ongoing training to MSR staff. In addition, this role performs a full range of member service duties including opening new accounts, processing transactions, and promoting credit union products and services in accordance with credit union policies and procedures. Two years of banking experience required. Proven sales experience required. Ability to lead/train individuals preferred. This is a great opportunity for a team-oriented individual.
Why 1st CCU?
- Excellent pay and advancement opportunities
- Health insurance*
- Dental insurance*
- Vision insurance*
- Voluntary Benefit insurances*
- 401K match up to 5%*
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account*
- Vacation, Sick, and Personal Hours*
- Life Insurance* and Long Term Disability*
- Holiday Pay*
- Educational Reimbursement program (available after satisfactory completion)
*Available for eligible full-time employees
1st Community Credit Union is a mid-sized credit union with three branch locations serving 14 counties in Western Wisconsin. Our mission is to provide the financial services needed by our members/owners.
or Email resume to Amber Baliff
or mail application & resume to:
1st Community Credit Union
Attn: Amber Baliff
P.O. Box 167
Sparta, WI 54656
If you need assistance seeking a job opportunity at 1st Community Credit Union, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Human Resource Department at 608-269-8121 or contact us at amber.baliff@1stccu.com.
1st Community Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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