2604-6 VP Lending (Tennessee)

Tnbankers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tnbankers is expanding its lending team in Tennessee and seeking a VP of Lending, specifically based in Chattanooga. This position is ideal for individuals who excel at building relationships and driving impactful lending for small businesses. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, with over 5 years of lending and banking experience. You'll be responsible for creating partnerships and growing loan portfolios, requiring travel within the assigned market. Join us to make a tangible impact in local communities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in lending, banking, or small business finance.
• Experience working with commercial or small business loan products.
• Proven ability to develop and manage a pipeline of opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate referral partnerships for loan production.
• Drive portfolio growth for small businesses.
• Meet clients face-to-face.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Strong communication

Ability to analyze financial statements

Multi-priority management

Education

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

Job description

Pathway Lending is expanding our lending team and seeking relationship-driven VP of Lending professionals across Tennessee, with roles based in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Memphis. This is a strong opportunity for someone who thrives on meeting clients face-to-face, cultivating referral partnerships, and driving meaningful impact for small businesses and communities across our footprint.

Build relationships. Create opportunity. Strengthen communities.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who thrives on meeting clients face-to-face, cultivating referral partnerships, and driving meaningful impact through proactive loan production and portfolio growth for small businesses and communities across our footprint.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in lending, banking, or small business finance
• Experience working with commercial or small business loan products
• Ability to analyze financial statements and assess creditworthiness
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to develop and manage a pipeline of opportunities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel within assigned market

Why Pathway Lending? Because here, the work you do shows up in real businesses, real communities and real impact every day.

Come join our team!