Where can I go with my credentials?
I am a loan officer in consumer lending, so finance auto loans, credit cards, HELOCs and personal loans for a top credit union.
I handle close to a 100 applications a month, fund around 5 million, there is a sales aspect and I speak to the members so customer service. Now, I truly want to be at a big name like Discover or Amex but don’t see anything like my role there. I make 6 figures , and NMLS for reference. Any advice on how to continue growing?
Too soon to ask for promotion but the right time to position yourself to be promoted at the next promotion cycle. Ask questions about the process, what the firms needs to see, values, etc. so you can secure the promotion.
I wish it was that easy.
I don't think there's any harm in poking around to see if there is a possibility of a promotion or at least if there is a position open to fill. I would suggest to start gathering all the ways you've contributed to the current + future role so you have it ready when the time is right to ask for a promotion.