Commercial Lender

The Agency Recruiting; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Vice President – Commercial Loan Officer to develop and manage commercial loans, ensure compliance, and collaborate across departments. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong sales and relationship management skills. This role offers remote work flexibility when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Five years of commercial lending experience in the general market area.
• Ability to source, develop, and close deals.
• Strong communication skills to present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commercial real estate and business loans.
• Oversee a commercial loan portfolio to maintain asset quality.
• Collaborate with senior management and credit department.

Skills

Sales and relationship management skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Vice President – Commercial Loan Officer
Department: Commercial Lending
Status: Full-Time
Reports To: Senior Vice President / Senior Loan Officer – Commercial Lending
Supervises: N/A

Summary:
This role focuses on the development and management of commercial real estate, construction, and business loans, along with deposit and other banking products within the Bank’s target market.

The position also includes managing a commercial loan portfolio to maintain asset quality and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include performing initial due diligence on prospective loans, driving new business initiatives to achieve established growth goals, and managing the approval and credit process through to closing. The role requires collaboration across all areas of the bank, including senior management, the credit department, and retail and loan operations teams.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience in banking.

• Minimum of five (5) years of commercial lending experience within the Bank’s general market area.

• Demonstrated ability to source, develop, and close deals successfully.

• Strong sales and relationship management skills to engage effectively with both internal teams and external clients.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and efficiently.

• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize, ensuring timely service to clients while managing multiple deals concurrently.

Physical Demands / Conditions / Equipment Used:

• Typical office environment with remote work flexibility when appropriate.

• Standard office equipment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.