Commercial Lender - Banking

Job Description
Commercial Lender Position Summary:

Commercial Lender is responsible for driving commercial loan and deposit growth through strategic business development, relationship management, and sound credit leadership. This role serves as a senior producer and trusted advisor to clients while maintaining a high-quality loan portfolio aligned with the bank’s risk appetite and growth objectives.

Key Skills and requirements:

Commercial lending expertise (C&I, owner-occupied CRE, small business)
Strong business development and portfolio growth ability

Advanced financial analysis (cash flow, tax returns, collateral, risk)
Proven credit structuring and underwriting capability
Relationship-driven with strong client retention and COI network skills
Solid knowledge of treasury management and deposit products
Portfolio management: covenant tracking, renewals, and credit quality
Excellent communication, negotiation, and advisory skills
Strong understanding of banking regulations and compliance
Ability to work cross-functionally with credit, ops, and leadership

• 3+ years commercial lending or related banking experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (preferred)
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and closing new loan business
• Experience preparing credit memos and loan presentations
• Strong credit analysis and underwriting background
• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships simultaneously
• Proficiency in financial spreading tools and Microsoft Office
• Active involvement in local market / community engagement
• Self-starter with proactive calling and prospecting mindset
• Sound judgment with a conservative, risk-aware approach

For a fully CONFIDENTIAL conversation about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to me directly!

Denise Fair

Search Consultant gpac - Banking Division

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.