Director, Commercial Lending
About The Position
First Western is seeking a Director of Lending to join our team! Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? First Western is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join our team. As a Director of Lending at First Western, you will play a vital role in helping high-net-worth clients achieve their financial goals. You will work closely with our Banking team to deliver comprehensive solutions that exceed client expectations. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service to clients and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position today.
Requirements
- Team Leadership & Development
- Loan Process and Portfolio Oversight
- Loan Origination System (LOS) Optimization
- Loan Pipeline Management
- Construction Loan Administration
- SWAP Monitoring and Support
- Appraisal Management
- Finance or Business degree or related field Required
- 10-15 years Lending and Portfolio Management with credit analysis experience Required
Responsibilities
- Lead and coach a team of Associates/Analysts responsible for process execution, portfolio oversight and monitoring
- Leads the execution of the bank’s loan growth strategy, aligning lending initiatives to accelerate portfolio expansion, optimize returns, and drive strategic market penetration.
- Establish and enforce SLAs, KPIs, and quality metrics for portfolio monitoring activities
- Train team on regulatory, credit, and procedural updates; instill ownership mentality
- Proactively monitor tickler items and track financial reporting deadlines
- Ensure covenant compliance through timely reviews and escalations
- Identify and escalate portfolio risk trends, especially in construction lending and high-risk industries
- Track and follow up on exceptions (policy, documentation, collateral) in coordination with Credit
- Oversight on Loan End-to-End Process and LOS vendor management
- Champion best practices and efficiency enhancements in LOS
- Maintain visibility into pipeline and proactively flag delays or bottlenecks, and work with PC leadership to help pull opportunities through
Benefits
- Strong Bonus Potential
- 401(k) Plan with Match
- Paid Parking/Transportation Benefits
- Access to Training & Professional Development Programs
- Sponsorship for Obtaining Professional Certifications
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Paid Time-Off+ Bank Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
