Director of Commercial Lending
About The Position
Lakeside HR Group has been engaged by our client to recruit a Director of Commercial Lending to join their team. Our client is a well-established financial institution with a strong community focus, known for delivering personalized banking solutions and fostering long-term client relationships. This role leads commercial lending strategy, portfolio growth, and team performance while maintaining a strong focus on credit quality, profitability, and customer experience. It is a highly visible leadership position responsible for managing a team, driving business development, and shaping the direction of the commercial lending function.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in commercial banking, with a focus on lending
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams
- Proven success building and leading high-performing sales teams
- Strong knowledge of commercial lending, credit analysis, and banking compliance
- Excellent communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical mindset with a results-driven approach
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
- Experience with a variety of loan structures (SBA, commercial real estate, equipment financing, etc.)
- Cash management experience
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and accountability for the commercial lending function
- Lead and develop Market Presidents and Business Bankers
- Set strategic direction and drive execution aligned with organizational goals
- Build and lead high-performing sales teams
- Drive commercial loan originations and portfolio growth
- Develop referral sources to increase loan volume, deposits, and fee income
- Negotiate loan terms and structures; present credit for approval
- Expand relationships by cross-selling financial products and services
- Directly manage complex commercial credit relationships
- Ensure high credit quality standards and sound underwriting practices
- Maintain deep understanding of industry trends and competitive landscape
- Ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Monitor business development activity, credit performance, and team productivity
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver comprehensive client solutions
- Represent the organization in community events and professional organizations
- Promote strong customer relationships and a high-quality client experience
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact business function and team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
