Commercial Loan Officer (AVP/VP)

Location: Marshall, Robinson, or Lawrenceville, Illinois area

Build Relationships. Grow Businesses. Make a Difference in Your Community.

Are you an experienced commercial lender who enjoys developing relationships, supporting local businesses, and helping communities grow?

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Loan Officer (AVP or VP, depending on experience) to join our community banking team. This is an opportunity for a motivated, relationship-oriented lender to make a meaningful impact by developing new business, managing commercial relationships, and delivering lending solutions to businesses, agricultural operations, and commercial real estate investors throughout our market.

We are looking for someone who understands that successful community banking is built on relationships, local market knowledge, and a commitment to helping customers succeed.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a commercial loan portfolio through proactive business development, networking, referrals, and community involvement.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with business owners, agricultural customers, commercial real estate investors, and other community stakeholders.
• Identify lending opportunities across commercial real estate (CRE), agriculture, and commercial and industrial (C&I) lending.
• Evaluate loan requests, analyze financial statements and cash flows, assess credit risk, and structure appropriate financing solutions.
• Manage and grow an existing commercial loan portfolio while maintaining sound credit quality.
• Generate new business opportunities and expand the bank's presence within the surrounding communities.
• Work collaboratively with credit administration, operations, and other banking team members to provide exceptional customer service.
• Represent the bank professionally through active participation in local business organizations and community activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial lending experience with demonstrated success in managing and growing a commercial loan portfolio.
• Experience in commercial real estate, agricultural lending, and commercial and industrial lending.
• Proven business development skills with the ability to identify prospects, establish relationships, and generate new lending opportunities.
• Strong financial analysis, credit underwriting, and loan structuring skills.
• Established relationships within the local business and agricultural communities are highly desirable.
• An existing commercial loan portfolio or the ability to transition established customer relationships is a plus.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills.
• A strong understanding of community banking and a commitment to maintaining sound credit quality.

The Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of a community bank while building lasting relationships with the businesses and individuals who make our communities strong.

We value lenders who are entrepreneurial, relationship-driven, and passionate about community banking. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of business development efforts, grow commercial relationships, and make a visible impact in the markets we serve.

The position title of Assistant Vice President or Vice President will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Interested?

If you are an experienced commercial lender looking for an opportunity to grow your career, expand your relationships, and make a difference in a community banking environment, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you.

Send resumes to Casey State Bank in the attention of HR; P.O. Box 337, Casey, IL 62420

Join our team and help us continue building strong relationships and stronger communities.

Casey State Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Member FDIC