Director of Direct Lending

Piper Companies is seeking a Director, Direct Lending to join a rapidly growing credit union located in Hauppauge, NY. This individual will lead the consumer loan department and execute independent, risk-based assurance reviews of the consumer credit portfolio.

Responsibilities of the Director of Direct Lending

• Oversee research, development, communication, and implementation of consumer lending policies.
• Analyze lending data to identify risks, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure lending volume and profit goals are met.
• Maintain integrity and performance of all Consumer Lending Rules and Decisioning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with line of business management and risk management teams.
• Conduct risk-based reviews of consumer lending operations.
• Identify weaknesses in credit processes and emerging trends impacting operations.
• Recommend solutions for gaps in credit policy.
• Collaborate with regulators and auditors to ensure sound Credit Review processes.

Qualifications of the Director of Direct Lending

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 8 years in consumer credit underwriting.
• At least 6 years of progressive credit underwriting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership/supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in DNA, credit report analysis, and loan origination.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Compensation for the Director, Direct Lending includes:

• Salary: $150,000 - $165,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off

This job opens for applications on 11/14/25. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Underwriting, Risk Governance, Loan Origination, Policy Development, Smart Decisioning Platform, Leadership