Loan Officer; St. Jules​/Lafayette, LA

1600 N Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA

Posted Friday, March 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM

The Loan Officer position is a front-line role, responsible for delivering outstanding service and support to members through the processing of all consumer loan products offered, including credit cards, and the opening of new accounts. This position requires strong sales skills to identify members’ needs and cross-sell appropriate products and services. Our Loan Officer must embody Pelican’s Core Values and provide excellent service in all that they do.

• Processing and evaluating loan applications with a high degree of accuracy and regulatory compliance, identifying red flags, and conducting thorough reviews to mitigate risks and fraud.
• Opening and closing personal and business accounts to fully support members’ needs.
• Issuing and servicing new credit cards for all members.
• Deliver excellent member service in person, over the phone, in writing, and/or via all other communication channels.
• Cross-sell credit union products and services through proactive outbound calls and in-person conversations in a manner that meets or exceeds assigned sales and performance goals.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of two (2) years of financial institution experience to include teller, contact center, lending, or loan processing duties.
• Must have a strong background in sales.
• Must be eligible to be licensed to sell all necessary insurance products.
• A high school education or GED.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and member service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel

• Work Schedule
  • Monday – Friday
    • 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Travel
  • Travel is rarely necessary for this position.
• Work Site Location
  • All work will be performed at our St. Jules Branch located at 1600 N Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506.

Since 1956, Pelican Credit Union has been providing financial services to individuals and their families throughout the state of Louisiana. We've since grown into the largest state-chartered credit union in Louisiana now serving over 78,000 members nationwide. Because of our continued growth, Pelican Credit Union is searching for new team members that embrace our Core Values and have a desire to positively contribute to our culture.

Our culture is grounded in faith, and we strive to live the golden rule of ‘love thy neighbor’. We are dedicated to creating, promoting, and nurturing a safe and inclusive work environment, and we expect the same from each of our employees. We value diverse talents and welcome individuals with unique backgrounds, working styles, and skill sets. We believe our differences make us a better team by allowing us to make better decisions, be more innovative, and better serve our members and communities.

Our full-time employees enjoy amazing benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with generous employer premium contributions
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible employees
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 15 Paid Holidays each year, which includes a Cultural Floating Holiday
• 401K Plan with a 5% discretionary profit share contribution, plus a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 5% after 1 year of employment

Pelican Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Credit Union campuses are tobacco and vape-free.

1600 N Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA