Commercial Lender

gpac; Hendersonville (TN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

gpac LLC. is seeking a Commercial Lender to drive loan and deposit growth, manage key business relationships, and provide sound credit leadership.

You will act as a senior producer and trusted advisor to business clients while maintaining a high-quality loan portfolio aligned with risk appetite. Responsibilities include originating and structuring complex facilities, presenting to loan committees, mentoring junior staff, and partnering with analysts and executives to deliver comprehensive client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• 3-5 years of commercial lending experience with demonstrated production success.
• Ability to source, structure, and close commercial loans.
• Strong credit acumen with experience in complex credit structures.
• Established local market network and presentation to loan committees.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow a profitable commercial loan and deposit portfolio.
• Originate, structure, and close complex commercial credit facilities across industries.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for middle-market and commercial clients.
• Proactively source new business through networking, referrals, and community involvement.
• Lead client conversations as a trusted financial advisor with tailored banking solutions.
• Analyze financial statements, cash flow, and industry trends to guide lending decisions.
• Present and defend credit recommendations to senior officers and loan committees.
• Maintain portfolio management including risk rating accuracy and covenant compliance.
• Partner with analysts, portfolio managers, treasury, and leadership to deliver client solutions.
• Mentor junior lenders and support team development.

Connaissances

Credit underwriting

Business development

Relationship management

Loan structuring

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Description du poste

Commercial Lender Position Summary

Commercial Lender is responsible for driving commercial loan and deposit growth through strategic business development, relationship management, and sound credit leadership. This role serves as a senior producer and trusted advisor to business clients while maintaining a high-quality loan portfolio aligned with the bank's risk appetite and growth objectives.

Commercial Lender is responsible for driving commercial loan and deposit growth through strategic business development, relationship management, and sound credit leadership. This role serves as a senior producer and trusted advisor to business clients while maintaining a high-quality loan portfolio aligned with the bank's risk appetite and growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow a profitable commercial loan and deposit portfolio
• Originate, structure, and close complex commercial credit facilities across diverse industries
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for middle-market and commercial clients
• Proactively source new business through networking, referrals, and community involvement
• Lead client conversations as a trusted financial advisor, offering tailored banking solutions
• Analyze and interpret financial statements, cash flow, and industry trends to guide lending decisions
• Present and defend credit recommendations to senior credit officers and/or loan committees
• Maintain ongoing portfolio management, including risk rating accuracy, covenant compliance, and early identification of credit issues
• Partner with credit analysts, portfolio managers, treasury management, and executive leadership to deliver comprehensive client solutions
• Mentor junior lenders and support team development as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (required)
• 3-5 years of commercial lending experience with demonstrated production success
• Proven ability to source, structure, and close commercial loans
• Strong credit acumen and experience with complex credit structures
• Established network and strong presence in the local market
• Experience presenting to loan committees and senior leadership

Key Skills & Competencies

• Advanced credit underwriting and risk assessment
• Business development and revenue generation
• Executive-level relationship management
• Loan structuring and negotiation
• Strategic thinking and market insight
• Leadership and mentorship
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Performance Expectations

• Consistently meet or exceed annual loan and deposit production goals
• Maintain strong asset quality and acceptable risk ratings across the portfolio
• Expand market share through new client acquisition and portfolio growth
• Demonstrate leadership within the bank and the community
• Contribute to overall bank profitability and strategic initiatives

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.