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Vice President Commercial Real Estate Lending Officer CRE

kalamazoo, MI

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Job description

Join a well-established regional community bank known for its relationship-driven approach and local decision-making. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Banking Relationship Manager (VP/FVP level) to manage and expand a high-quality portfolio primarily in Commercial Real Estate (CRE).

This individual will build new relationships, ensure the continued health of existing accounts, and serve as a trusted financial advisor to business clients across the community. The ideal candidate brings deep lending expertise, sound credit judgment, and a collaborative mindset. There is also potential to mentor or train a junior lender as the team grows.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and grow an assigned commercial portfolio (~$25–30MM, primarily CRE) while maintaining asset quality and compliance with bank credit policies.

Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the community through networking, referrals, and relationship building.

Analyze financial statements and prepare credit packages for approval within lending authority.

Partner with credit, retail, and treasury management teams to deliver customized financial solutions.

Present loan requests to loan committee and senior management as needed.

Maintain frequent communication with clients to anticipate needs and provide exceptional service.

Represent the bank professionally in community and business organizations.

Mentor or support junior lending staff as appropriate.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Minimum of 5+ years of commercial lending experience;CRE & C&I lending experience strongly preferred.

Proven ability to build new relationships while managing a performing loan portfolio.

Strong credit analysis and financial modeling skills.

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication abilities.

High integrity, professional presence, and a team-oriented approach.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and bank lending software.

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Compensation: $150,000 per year

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Worksite address

kalamazoo, MI, 49006, US

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