Commercial Lender - Banking

Description ABOUT CENTRAL BANK Central Bank is a community-focused financial institution dedicated to serving the individuals and businesses on the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on local decision-making, personalized service, and building long-term relationships that support the growth of our communities. Our team values collaboration, accountability, and delivering exceptional customer service.

POSITION SUMMARY As a Commercial Loan Officer, you will build and manage relationships with business clients by providing tailored lending solutions. You’ll play a key role in growing our commercial portfolio while helping local businesses succeed. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship-building, financial problem-solving, and making an impact in the community.

WHAT YOU’LL DO Build and manage a portfolio of commercial loan relationships, including business, real estate, and construction lending

Develop new business through networking, referrals, and community involvement

Meet with clients to understand their financial needs and recommend lending and banking solutions

Analyze financial statements, credit information, and collateral to evaluate loan opportunities

Structure and present loan requests with clear recommendations and supporting analysis

Monitor existing loans to ensure compliance, strong credit quality, and client satisfaction

Identify potential credit concerns and collaborate with leadership to develop solutions

Deliver responsive, high-quality service to clients and internal partners

Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships by making referrals to other lines of business, including treasury management, deposit products, and other bank services

Actively support deposit growth by developing and maintaining strong operating account relationships with commercial clients

Comply with all applicable banking regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act requirements and information security standards

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.

Working knowledge of commercial lending systems and processes preferred.

Solid understanding of financial statements and credit analysis

Experience with business development and networking

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field preferred 3–7 years of commercial lending or related financial services experience