SVP/Commercial Banking Team Lead
About The Position
Western State Bank is seeking an experienced SVP / Commercial Banking Team Lead to drive market growth, lead a high-performing commercial banking team, and deliver strong risk-adjusted returns while maintaining the disciplined credit culture that defines our organization. This is a player/coach leadership role responsible for strategy execution, revenue growth, credit oversight, and talent development within a defined commercial banking segment (C&I, CRE, Middle Market, or specialty vertical). If you are a strategic commercial leader who thrives on growth, relationship-building, and developing strong teams, we’d love to connect.
Requirements
- 12–15+ years of progressive commercial banking experience
- 5+ years of team leadership experience
- Demonstrated success managing a multi-million-dollar commercial portfolio
- Proven ability to drive loan growth, deposit generation, and fee income
- Strong commercial credit structuring and underwriting expertise
- Strategic mindset with strong financial acumen
- Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills
- Risk-aware leadership approach
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Commercial Banking Officers
- Execute an annual business plan aligned with regional and enterprise strategy
- Drive disciplined pipeline governance, forecasting accuracy, and credit review cadence
- Own hiring, succession planning, and performance management
- Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and risk-adjusted return focus
- Drive loan, deposit, and fee income growth through new client acquisition and wallet share expansion
- Strengthen treasury management penetration and non-interest-bearing deposit growth
- Maintain and grow a significant personal portfolio of complex commercial relationships
- Develop Centers of Influence (COI) relationships (attorneys, CPAs, developers, private equity sponsors, industry leaders)
- Monitor portfolio profitability, pricing discipline, and spread management
- Ensure sound credit structuring and adherence to policy and regulatory standards
- Exercise delegated credit authority and participate in credit committee discussions
- Manage portfolio stratification, concentration risk, and covenant compliance
- Proactively address criticized/classified assets in partnership with Credit and Special Assets
- Support loan review, audit, and regulatory examinations
- Serve as senior escalation point for complex client relationships
- Drive long-term franchise value through strong retention and cross-sell execution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
