Lafayette Federal Credit Union is one of the premiere financial institutions in the Washington‚ D.C. area with an asset size of over $300 million. Since our founding in 1935‚ we have sought to provide our members with a safe and convenient place to save‚ and to offer loans at rates and terms more favorable than those of other financial institutions. We always strive to provide top-notch member service. Lafayette Federal Credit Union is not just a great place to bank‚ it’s a great place to work too! We offer outstanding benefits, including:

• 401(k) and Profit-sharing
• Health Insurance
• Short/long-term Disability
• Educational Assistance

In addition to the benefits listed above‚ LFCU fosters a great work environment as well. Just ask our employees!

If you would like to join our team‚ please review our current job openings below:

Branch Manager
Member Service Representative

Qualified candidates with positive credit standing should send their resume and salary requirements to: HR@lfcu.org

Branch Manager

We are currently seeking a Branch Manager to join our winning team. Summarily‚ this position will be responsible for efficient and effective management of a full-service branch office‚ ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed‚ and delegating the day-to-day operations to the Assistant Branch Manager‚ as appropriate. Primary responsibility is for new business development and small business lending.

More specifically‚ the Branch Manager will:

• Contribute to the successful achievement of the deposit and loan goals as set for your branch on a monthly basis.
• Proactively develop a department culture where employees seek opportunities to cross-sell products and services for the betterment of our member.
• Demonstrate sustained regulatory compliance as evidenced by no repeat citings on external or internal audits.
• Hire and direct a cohesive‚ highly trained and motivated staff sufficient to meet the needs of the credit union.
• Exhibit a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Experience: Two years to five years of similar or related experience.
• Education: A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school.
• Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required‚ in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
• Other Skills:
  1. Good communication skills‚ both written and verbal
  2. The ability to work in a financial institution environment and operate standard office equipment

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Member Service Representative

• Process all transactions for members‚ in person or via telephone including deposits‚ withdrawals‚ loan payments‚ cash advances and transfers.
• Disburse money orders‚ travelers and cashier checks.
• Balance each day’s transactions and verify cash totals.
• Receive checks and cash for deposit in savings and checking accounts‚ verify deposit amounts‚ examine checks for endorsement and negotiability‚ and receipt transactions via on-line teller terminal.
• Give prompt‚ efficient and accurate service in the processing of all transactions such as opening of new checking/savings accounts‚ direct deposits‚ ATM cards‚ CD/IRA/Money Markets.
• Open new member accounts and provide information to new and prospective members by explaining and cross-selling Credit Union products and services.
• Interview loan applicants‚ gather required information for a credit application and explain loan options‚ rates‚ terms and collateral.
• Present loan product options.

• A high school education or GED.
• Six months to two years of similar or related experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong business development and/or sales skills
• Good communication skills‚ both verbal and written
• Positive credit standing

In order to be considered for the Member Service Representative position‚ you must take and pass LFCU’s Teller Test. To access the test‚ please follow this link: www.LafayetteFCUjobs.com. Please note that should you encounter any technical difficulty‚ you must click on the Contact Tech Support link displayed at the bottom of each page. Our Human Resources Department will contact you accordingly upon your successful completion of the test. Good luck!

*Lafayette Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer.

Updated January 4‚ 2012