Director Small Business Banking

Teachers Federal Credit Union

Hauppauge, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$175,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Balance Sheet, Banking Services, Business Banking, Coaching, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Credit Risk, Credit Union, Customer Experience, External Audit, Financial Services, Incentive Programs, Income Statements, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Loans, Maintain Compliance, Market Development, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Past Due Accounts, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss Statements, Project Tracking, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Relationship Management, Reporting Dashboards, Retail, Retail Operations, Risk, Sales Management, Scalable System Development, Small Business, Technical Operations, Underwriting, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Hauppauge, NY
POSTED
12 days ago

Join Our Team

For over 70 years, Teachers Federal Credit Union has been committed to guiding members toward building a strong financial foundation today for a better tomorrow. Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2025, Teachers has grown into one of the nation's leading credit unions. As we expand our reach across the country, we remain focused on being both a Best Place to Bank and a Best Place to Work. From part-time roles to executive leadership positions, Teachers offers a wide range of meaningful career opportunities.

Summary:

The Director of Small Business Banking leads the strategy, growth, and performance of the credit union's small business segment. This role oversees a team of Small Business Relationship Managers, driving relationship management, lending and deposit growth, member experience, and strong portfolio performance, while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with the credit union's mission and values.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelors degree or a minimum of eight years banking experience required
  • Minimum six years' experience in small business, financial services required
  • Minimum five years' banking leadership experience required
  • Underwriting experience preferred
  • Balance sheet income statement and P&L experience required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and effective working relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead the strategy, growth, and overall direction of the Small Business Banking program in alignment with organizational priorities
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of Small Business Bankers to drive strong production, portfolio health, and member engagement
  • Identify market opportunities and champion new products, services, and delivery enhancements to expand the segment
  • Oversee portfolio performance, including quality, delinquencies, and risk metrics, implementing corrective actions when needed
  • Build scalable playbooks, routines, workflows, and training to strengthen execution across front- and back-office teams
  • Develop dashboards and reporting to measure performance, guide decision-making, and track progress toward goals
  • Partner closely with Retail, Operations, Technology, Credit, Risk, and Compliance to optimize efficiency, ensure regulatory adherence, and enhance the member experience
  • Maintain the strategic roadmap for future program growth, including technology, process, and product evolution
  • Support internal and external audits, exams, and regulatory requirements, ensuring full compliance with lending, BSA/AML, and NCUA standards
  • Serve as a senior advocate for business members, resolving complex issues and reinforcing the credit union's service and relationship-driven culture
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Benefits of Joining the Teachers Team:

We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

  • This position is eligible for our quarterly retail performance incentive program. Employees in non-commission roles may also receive an annual discretionary bonus.
  • Paid time off for vacation, personal days, and holidays
  • 401(k) company contribution
  • Teachers pays 100% of Dental & Vision premium
  • Tuition reimbursement is offered to full-time employees
  • Exclusive employee discount of 0.96% APR on credit card loans and a 1.00% APR on all other loans through Teachers

The good faith range for this position is $140,000 - $175,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications and operational needs. The salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

All candidates will be subject to a background check, credit check, and drug test to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about Teachers and to view a full list of our job opportunities please visit https://www.teachersfcu.org/about/careers

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About the Company

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Teachers Federal Credit Union

Founded in 1952, TFCU is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution which exists to serve our members. TFCU provides personal financial services to more than 228,000 members and with over $4.8 billion in assets, we are one of the largest credit unions in the country. TFCU has 27 Suffolk County branch locations, with the latest in technology to provide up-to-the-minute financial assistance and security.

Membership Eligibility: All Long Islanders* can bank at TFCU
TFCU now offers financial services to all people and businesses located in Nassau and Suffolk* Counties.
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TFCU Mission Statement
TFCU is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution that exists to serve its members. We will provide them with exceptional value and service by hiring action-oriented people who share our passion for business and our goal of exceptional member service. We will ensure our success by improving continuously, never being satisfied with the status quo and never slowing down.

TFCU is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Drug Free Environment.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Banking
FOUNDED
1952
WEBSITE
https://www.teachersfcu.org/pages/index.php