Senior Commercial Lender

Job Description

Senior Commercial Lender

Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Leadership Opportunity

The Opportunity

Crescent Search is partnering with a respected banking organization to identify a Senior Commercial Lender to lead and grow a high-performing commercial lending team in the Baton Rouge market.

This is an opportunity for an established banking professional who brings strong commercial lending relationships, proven leadership ability, and a vision for building a successful team. The ideal candidate will bring two or more experienced commercial lenders and help establish a stronger presence in the market.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead & Develop: Build, mentor, and lead a team of commercial lenders while fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture.
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• Grow the Portfolio: Develop new commercial lending relationships and expand the bank’s presence in the Baton Rouge market.
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• Build the Team: Recruit, attract, and develop talented lenders who share a commitment to client service and sustainable growth.
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• Manage Risk: Maintain sound underwriting standards, credit quality, and disciplined portfolio management.
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• Drive Performance: Partner with bank leadership to execute commercial banking strategies and achieve growth objectives.
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• Strengthen Relationships: Build lasting relationships with business owners, executives, and community leaders.
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Ideal Candidate

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• Significant experience in commercial lending and business development.
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• A demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop other lenders.
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• An established network of commercial banking relationships in the Baton Rouge market.
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• The ability and desire to bring two or more commercial lenders as part of a team hire.
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• Strong credit judgment, relationship management, and business development skills.
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• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to integrity, service, and long-term success.
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Competitive compensation package
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• Performance-based bonus and commission opportunities
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• Excellent benefits
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• Opportunity to build and lead a team with meaningful market impact
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Take the Next Step

If you're a proven commercial lender ready to lead, grow, and build a team, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

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