Senior Vice President Commercial Banking

Senior Commercial Lender

A large, community-focused financial institution is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Lender to join its lending team in the Wichita, Kansas market. This is an opportunity to step into an established portfolio of approximately $50MM, with a strong mix of commercial relationships already in place and room to continue growing the bank's presence in the market. The bank offers relationship-focused lending, responsive decision-making, and the ability to work closely with leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong commercial lending background, the ability to manage and grow an existing portfolio, and a desire to build lasting relationships with local businesses. This individual will have the flexibility to work from a branch location that best supports their market and relationships, along with the opportunity to make an impact on the bank's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an established commercial loan portfolio of approximately $50MM.
• Build and maintain relationships with commercial clients, business owners, and referral partners throughout the Wichita market.
• Identify new lending opportunities and generate approximately $5MM–$10MM in annual loan production.
• Underwrite, structure, and negotiate commercial loans while maintaining sound credit quality.
• Develop new business through networking, prospecting, and community involvement.
• Evaluate C&I and commercial real estate lending opportunities while identifying opportunities to expand existing relationships.
• Partner with internal credit and lending teams to move deals efficiently through the approval process.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market conditions, client needs, and portfolio performance.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial lending experience preferred.
• Established experience managing and growing a commercial loan portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of commercial credit, financial analysis, and loan structuring.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new business and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance loan growth with disciplined credit standards.

About The Agency Recruiting

The Agency Recruiting partners with community banks and financial institutions to connect them with experienced banking professionals. We focus on building long-term relationships and helping banks find the right talent to support their continued growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.