Senior Vice President Commercial Lending

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$175,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

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Reports To: Executive Vice President

Position Overview

This senior leadership role oversees a team of commercial lenders while managing a portfolio of complex commercial relationships. The SVP, Commercial Lending Team Leader, plays a key role in driving loan growth, ensuring credit quality, and delivering exceptional client service in alignment with the institution’s strategic and financial objectives.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field required; formal credit training preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of commercial lending experience , including proven portfolio management and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of commercial credit policy, underwriting standards, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional sales, relationship management, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with a track record of sound credit judgment.
• Ability to build, lead, and motivate a team of high‑performing lenders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of commercial lenders, fostering professional growth and performance excellence.
• Provide guidance on loan structuring, credit quality, and customer relationship strategies.
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, and other personnel decisions in collaboration with executive management.

Credit Oversight

• Oversee credit functions related to commercial real estate, construction, and commercial & industrial lending.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement and implementation of credit policy and procedures.
• Participate in loan approvals, portfolio reviews, and management of criticized or problem assets.
• Ensure that all credit activities adhere to the bank’s risk management and compliance standards.

Business Development

• Drive new business acquisition and relationship expansion to achieve annual portfolio growth targets of $15–$20 million .
• Identify and pursue opportunities to deepen relationships through proactive cross‑selling and client engagement.
• Maintain a strong referral network of professionals such as accountants, attorneys, and real estate brokers.
• Serve as the relationship manager for a portfolio of commercial clients, maintaining consistent communication and oversight.
• Review client performance, analyze financial statements, and identify early warning signs of credit deterioration.
• Support the workout and recovery process on troubled credits, working closely with internal and external resources.

Strategic and Organizational Involvement

• Collaborate with senior management to shape strategic initiatives, business plans, and lending objectives.
• Represent the Commercial Lending department in leadership meetings and cross‑departmental discussions.
• Participate in community and professional organizations to enhance the bank’s visibility and brand presence.

Performance Expectations

• Achieve growth and profitability goals while maintaining credit quality and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate leadership that promotes a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Ensure compliance with all internal policies and regulatory requirements.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Banking

Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan

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