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Director Lending Operations

Compeer Financial

Mankato, MN · HybridFull-time$106–160K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$106–160K/yr
Location
Mankato, MNHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Compeer Financial seeks a Director of Lending Operations to lead its Client Service team in delivering client service supporting credit and financial products. The role oversees team leaders and team members, develops service policies and procedures, and works with Risk Management, Compliance, and Business Technology on loan systems and processes. The position is primarily based in one of several Minnesota or Wisconsin offices, with a hybrid option for occasional remote work.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LendingComplianceUnderwritingLeadershipManagementFinancial RegulationsFarming OperationsAccounting PrinciplesStrategic ThinkingInnovationTeam LeadershipListeningWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal RelationshipsProblem SolvingDecision MakingOrganizationMicrosoft OfficeCRM ProgramsAttention to DetailAdaptabilityMultitaskingIndependent WorkCollaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business Administration, Marketing, or Related Field or EquivalentExpert-Level Lending, Compliance, and Underwriting ExperienceAdvanced-Level Leadership and Management Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Duties

Empowered to live. Inspired to work.

Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

Hybrid model - up to 50% work from home

Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months

Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP

Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off

Learning and development programs

Mentorship programs

Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)

Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visitwww.compeer.com/careers.

Where you will work: This position offers a hybrid option to allow for occasional remote work, primarily working out of the Lakeville-MN, Mankato-MN, Rochester-MN, or Onalaska-WI office locations.

The contributions you will make:

Provides leadership to the Client Service team who is responsible for delivering high quality client service to support the effective delivery of credit and financial products and services to current and prospective clients. You will directly and indirectly manage all team members within the assigned areas of responsibility and assists in the establishment and development of policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure Compeer provides strong client relationships that follow Compliance and FCA regulations.

A typical day:

Communicates business expectations and goals and is responsible for team's results.

Aids in establishing and developing guidelines to ensure the team provides a consistent quality level of service, which is timely, thorough and responsive to all clients. Client service includes face to face interactions, on-farm service as needed, telephone communications, and written correspondence.

Selects, develops, motivates, coaches, evaluates, trains and rewards department team leaders.

Promotes a positive work environment that leverages the talents and abilities of team members in achieving organizational and team goals.

Assesses talent and determines the division of responsibilities and how the teams should be organized. Monitors work capacity among the teams.

Determines and effectively communicates performance standards and development plans and assesses performance against standards.

Provides direct leadership to Client Service Team Leaders. Visits local offices at least twice per year.

Organizes and facilitates team meetings and calls.

Champions the brand; serves as a role-model for the vision, mission and values of the organization. Supports Compeer's strategic imperatives.

Assists leadership in defining the Client Service team's strategic direction, goals and client services.

Keeps abreast of industry best practices. Identifies and executes efficient and effective practices that enhance the team's value.

Collaborates with team members throughout the organization, Risk Management, Compliance and Business Technology to develop, maintain and improve loan systems, technology, policies, processes and procedures.

Collaborates with team leaders supported by the Client Service team to ensure a consistent quality level of service is provided.

Represents the Client Service team when resource allocations or procedural changes are needed.

Follows up on audit items and ensures corrective actions are addressed.

Drives continuous process improvement within the team.

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Expert-level experience in lending, compliance and underwriting in a financial institution.

Advanced-level leadership and management experience.

Knowledge of federal and state (Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) laws, regulations and compliance requirements specific to the financial industry.

Knowledge of farming operations and agriculture, along with basic accounting principles and procedures.

Strategic and innovative.

Leadership skills to select, evaluate, engage, motivate, mentor, train, delegate, reward and lead remote team members.

Effective listening, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

Skill in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.

Problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and customer relationship management (CRM) programs.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teams to achieve goals, grow business and service all aspects of client needs.

How we will take care of you:

Our job titles may span more than one career level (associate, senior, principal, etc.). The actual title and base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for variable compensation and other benefits.

Base Pay

$105,700—$160,300 USD

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Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$105,700.00 - $160,300.00 / Annually

Postal Code

56001

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

5462630008

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 5,803 open Client Services jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$106–160K/yr
  • Minnesota median$59–93K/yr24 salary ranges
  • US median$75–116K/yr850 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $133K, is 72% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($77K) — in the top quarter of Client Services salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 117 open Client Services jobs in Minnesota and 5,803 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Client Services postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 5 years (1,666 postings).
Education
396 of the 5,803 open Client Services jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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