Commercial Lender - Banking

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 business clients while maintaining a high-quality loan portfolio aligned with the bank's risk appetite and growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow a profitable commercial loan and deposit portfolio

Originate, structure, and close complex commercial credit facilities across diverse industries

Serve as the primary relationship manager for middle-market and commercial clients

Proactively source new business through networking, referrals, and community involvement

Lead client conversations as a trusted financial advisor, offering tailored banking solutions

Analyze and interpret financial statements, cash flow, and industry trends to guide lending decisions

Present and defend credit recommendations to senior credit officers and/or loan committees

Maintain ongoing portfolio management, including risk rating accuracy, covenant compliance, and early identification of credit issues

Partner with credit analysts, portfolio managers, treasury management, and executive leadership to deliver comprehensive client solutions

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (required)

3-5 years of commercial lending experience with demonstrated production success

Proven ability to source, structure, and close commercial loans

Strong credit acumen and experience with complex credit structures

Established network and strong presence in the local market

Key Skills & Competencies Advanced credit underwriting and risk assessment

Executive-level relationship management

Loan structuring and negotiation

Performance Expectations Consistently meet or exceed annual loan and deposit production goals

Maintain strong asset quality and acceptable risk ratings across the portfolio

Expand market share through new client acquisition and portfolio growth

Demonstrate leadership within the bank and the community

Contribute to overall bank profitability and strategic initiatives

My name is Denise Fair, and I look forward to discussing your career aspirations for a future role as a Commercial Lender in Banking.

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

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