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Credit Team Lead

First Business Bank
parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Wisconsin, Brookfield
17335 Golf Parkway (Show on map)
Feb 25, 2026
Description Position at First Business Bank Join the growing team at First Business Bank as a Credit Team Lead! At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people first. Our people are our priority - they embody ambition, experience, and client focus. The result is extremely engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards to support our team members, a commitment to valuing each other's differences, and a focus on improving our communities, we are confident you'll find the experience is your advantage. We're delighted you're considering joining us! This position requires 4 days per week at our Brookfield, WI location. The Credit Team Lead is a playercoach role for an experienced credit professional who enjoys leading, developing talent, and tackling complex underwriting. This position combines handson credit work with people leadership, offering the opportunity to shape the next generation of analysts while maintaining deep technical expertise. CORE OBJECTIVES Lead & develop talent: Manage and mentor a team of 2-4 credit analysts and interns, taking ownership of their training, performance, and career progression. Underwrite complex credits: Serve as a senior underwriter on new money and renewal requests, focusing on more sophisticated relationships while demonstrating strong, independent credit judgment. Coach through the work: Review credit presentations for quality and accuracy, provide timely feedback, and reinforce best practices in analysis and risk assessment. Build bestinclass training: Create and maintain onboarding and technical training materials covering financial spreading, cash flow and collateral analysis, industry research, and credit risk evaluation. Ensure policy discipline: Maintain a deep working knowledge of loan policy and clearly communicate credit rationale and policy interpretation to partners across the bank. Partner with leadership: Collaborate with senior credit management on projects and initiatives that improve efficiency, portfolio quality, and overall credit soundness. Grow as a leader: May include lending authority based on experience and demonstrated capability. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business or 5 years banking experience. A minimum of 5 years credit underwriting of loan renewals and new money requests of increasing complexity and credit structure required. Prior experience reviewing peer credit presentations and providing constructive feedback, preferred Indirect or direct leadership responsibilities related to coaching or training incoming Credit Analysts preferred Ability to prioritize workflow to meet numerous levels of deadlines Demonstrated rapid adaptability to changes in technology Interest in allocating work, assigning tasks and providing training and guidance Experience the Total Rewards Great People Deserve As a recognized Top Workplace, we know taking care of our employees and their families directly impacts their success and the success of our company. As part of the Total Rewards package, we take pride in offering eligible employee benefits which include: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans Competitive compensation, with a focus on professional development and internal mobility Paid vacation time (15 days minimum per year) Paid sick leave (6 days per year) 1 day paid volunteer time 10 paid holidays (annually) Paid parental leave 401(k) program with company matching, plus additional profit sharing contribution Performance based annual incentive program Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program Wellness programs Education Assistance Program Employee Stock Purchase Program Plus many other perks and benefits! Compliance Statement First Business Bank participates in the E-Verify program. Know Your Right to Work English and Spanish. First Business Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [emailprotected].