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gpac lists this Commercial Lender opportunity in bartlett, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 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
Mentor junior lenders and support team development as needed
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
Experience presenting to loan committees and senior leadership
Key Skills & Competencies Advanced credit underwriting and risk assessment
Business development and revenue generation
Executive-level relationship management
Loan structuring and negotiation
Strategic thinking and market insight
Leadership and mentorship
Strong communication and presentation skills
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!
Denise Fair
Search Consultant gpac - Banking Division
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.
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