Senior Commercial Lender
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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
- Lead & Develop: Build, mentor, and lead a team of commercial lenders while fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture.
- Grow the Portfolio: Develop new commercial lending relationships and expand the bank’s presence in the Baton Rouge market.
- Build the Team: Recruit, attract, and develop talented lenders who share a commitment to client service and sustainable growth.
- Manage Risk: Maintain sound underwriting standards, credit quality, and disciplined portfolio management.
- Drive Performance: Partner with bank leadership to execute commercial banking strategies and achieve growth objectives.
- Strengthen Relationships: Build lasting relationships with business owners, executives, and community leaders.
Ideal Candidate
- Significant experience in commercial lending and business development.
- A demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop other lenders.
- An established network of commercial banking relationships in the Baton Rouge market.
- The ability and desire to bring two or more commercial lenders as part of a team hire.
- Strong credit judgment, relationship management, and business development skills.
- A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to integrity, service, and long-term success.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Performance-based bonus and commission opportunities
- Excellent benefits
- Opportunity to build and lead a team with meaningful market impact
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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