Commercial Lending Manager - Team Lead

JCW Group; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Commercial Lending Manager for a regional bank in Tennessee. This role involves overseeing commercial lending and business deposit growth while leading a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in commercial banking along with strong leadership and relationship management skills.

This position offers the chance to significantly impact the bank’s success and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial banking relationship management experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting, credit analysis, and loan structuring.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of commercial bankers.
• Drive commercial loan and deposit growth throughout the market.
• Manage key performance indicators and achieve production goals.

Skills

Commercial lending

Relationship management

Leadership

Credit analysis

Business development

Education

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

Job description

JCW Group has partnered with a growing regional bank as they’re seeking a Commercial Lending Manager to drive growth across an established market and lead a high-performing commercial banking team across Eastern Tennessee. This role is responsible for overseeing commercial lending, business deposit growth, treasury management initiatives, and the overall client experience for C&I and CRE businesses. The ideal candidate will be a proven commercial banking leader with strong relationship management skills, credit expertise, and a track record of success.

Location: Washington County, TN

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of commercial bankers and relationship managers.
• Drive commercial loan, deposit, and treasury management growth throughout the market.
• Communicate strategic objectives and performance expectations while fostering a results-oriented culture.
• Manage key performance indicators and achieve individual and team production goals.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective and existing client relationships.
• Structure and negotiate commercial credit opportunities while ensuring sound credit quality and policy adherence.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance management activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of commercial banking relationship management experience and 3+ years of leadership or management experience within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lending, underwriting, credit analysis, and loan structuring.
• Demonstrated success in business development and portfolio growth.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills.

For more information, please contact Elijah Ervin at [e-mail].