Commercial Lending Manager - Central Oklahoma

Central Bank; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bank of Oklahoma is seeking a Commercial Lending Manager to lead our Central Oklahoma market, driving growth while building lasting relationships with local businesses.

You will coach a team of lenders, develop market strategies, and manage a diverse loan portfolio including commercial, real estate, and construction loans while maintaining strong credit quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven success in commercial lending and business development.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Experience analyzing financial statements and structuring complex lending solutions.
• Solid understanding of credit risk, underwriting, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Deep knowledge of the Tulsa market and local business community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of commercial lenders.
• Foster a high-performance, relationship-driven culture.
• Build and execute market strategies to grow the commercial portfolio.
• Identify new business opportunities and deepen existing client relationships.
• Produce and manage a portfolio of commercial, real estate, and construction loans.
• Originate new loans through proactive calling and community engagement.

Skills

Commercial lending

Business development

Leadership

Financial statement analysis

Credit risk & underwriting

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Lead. Grow. Make an Impact in Your Community.

Central Bank of Oklahoma is seeking a dynamic Commercial Lending Manager to lead our Central Oklahoma market. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on business development with team leadership, driving growth while building lasting relationships with local businesses. If you’re passionate about leading high-performing teams, winning new business, and strengthening your community, we’d love to connect.

What You’ll Do

As our Commercial Lending Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping our commercial banking presence in Central Oklahoma:

• Lead & Inspire: Coach, develop, and lead a team of commercial lenders
• Lead & Inspire: Foster a high-performance, relationship-driven culture
• Drive Growth: Build and execute market strategies to expand our commercial portfolio
• Drive Growth: Identify new business opportunities and deepen existing client relationships
• Produce & Manage: Maintain your own portfolio of commercial, real estate, and construction loans
• Produce & Manage: Originate new loans through proactive calling and community engagement
• Make Smart Credit Decisions: Analyze financials, structure deals, and assess risk
• Make Smart Credit Decisions: Approve loans within authority and partner with leadership on complex credits
• Ensure Excellence: Maintain strong credit quality, compliance, and portfolio performance
• Ensure Excellence: Deliver exceptional service to business clients across the communities of Central Oklahoma

What You Bring

Proven success in commercial lending and business development

Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to motivate a team

Experience analyzing financial statements and structuring complex lending solutions

Solid understanding of credit risk, underwriting, and regulatory requirements

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Deep knowledge of the Tulsa market and local business community

Why Join Central Bank of Oklahoma?

• Impact: Play a visible leadership role in a growing market
• Autonomy: Balance individual production with strategic leadership
• Community Focus: Build meaningful relationships with local businesses
• Stability & Growth: Join a well-established, relationship-focused bank

Location & Work Environment:

Based in Oklahoma City/Edmond, Oklahoma, Professional, team-oriented office environment with strong local market presence