Commercial Lender

gpac; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Company credit card provided

3–4 weeks PTO

Strong underwriting support team

Job summary

A growing Louisiana-based community bank in Lafayette is seeking an experienced Commercial Lender to expand and develop a new growth market. This high-visibility role emphasizes business development, relationship management, and portfolio building with strong leadership and underwriting support.

The ideal candidate will have CRE and C&I lending experience, the ability to independently grow a portfolio, and the potential for future market leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial lending experience
• Experience with CRE and C&I lending
• Independently manage and grow a commercial portfolio
• Existing business development network and ability to bring relationships preferred
• Strong credit analysis, loan structuring, and risk management skills
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with strong communication skills
• Community banking background preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow commercial banking relationships throughout the Lafayette market and surrounding areas
• Build and manage a portfolio of CRE, C&I, and business banking relationships
• Generate new loan and deposit opportunities through business development and community involvement
• Structure, negotiate, and present commercial credit requests for approval
• Maintain strong credit quality while managing client relationships throughout the lending process
• Partner with underwriting and credit teams to ensure timely loan processing and portfolio management
• Expand the bank's presence in a developing territory with support from executive leadership
• Represent the bank within the local business community and professional organizations
• Cross-sell treasury management, deposit, and other banking solutions to commercial clients

Skills

Commercial lending

CRE lending

C&I lending

Business development

Portfolio management

Credit analysis

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication skills

Job description

Commercial Lender - Growth Market Opportunity

A growing Louisiana-based community bank is seeking an experienced Commercial Lender to help expand and develop a new growth market in the Lafayette area. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a motivated lender who enjoys business development, relationship management, and building a territory with strong support from executive leadership and an established underwriting team.

This role is ideal for a self-starter with strong Commercial Real Estate (CRE) and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) lending experience who can independently develop relationships, grow a portfolio, and become a long-term leader within the organization. This opportunity also offers potential future advancement into market leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow commercial banking relationships throughout the Lafayette market and surrounding areas
• Build and manage a portfolio of CRE, C&I, and business banking relationships
• Generate new loan and deposit opportunities through business development and community involvement
• Structure, negotiate, and present commercial credit requests for approval
• Maintain strong credit quality while managing client relationships throughout the lending process
• Partner with underwriting and credit teams to ensure timely loan processing and portfolio management
• Expand the bank's presence in a developing territory with support from executive leadership
• Represent the bank within the local business community and professional organizations
• Cross-sell treasury management, deposit, and other banking solutions to commercial clients

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of commercial lending experience preferred
• Experience with CRE and C&I lending required
• Ability to independently manage and grow a commercial portfolio
• Existing business development network and ability to bring relationships preferred
• Strong understanding of credit analysis, loan structuring, and risk management
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with strong communication skills
• Community banking background preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range approximately $150,000 - $200,000 depending on experience and portfolio
• Incentive/bonus program available
• Mileage reimbursement and phone allowance
• Company credit card provided
• 3-4 weeks PTO depending on level/title
• Strong internal underwriting support team
• Opportunity for future advancement into market leadership roles

Additional Information

• On-site position based in the Lafayette market
• Dedicated local office presence planned for the territory
• Lending authority supported through participation lending capabilities
• Growing institution with almost a billion in assets and active expansion plans throughout Louisiana

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.