Commercial Loan Officer

Commercewest Bank; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CommerceWest Bank in Irvine seeks a Commercial Loan Officer to originate and manage profitable C&I loans and related facilities, building strong client relationships and cross-selling across bank services.

The role requires sourcing new business, developing plans, and collaborating with Credit Administration and Treasury Management to deliver superior client experiences in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of generating new commercial banking relationships and achieving business development goals.
• Strong knowledge of C&I lending, working capital facilities, equipment financing, acquisition financing, and owner-occupied commercial real estate lending.
• Ability to develop centers of influence and referral networks.
• Strong organizational, time-management skills, and leadership qualities.
• Must be a team player, self-starter, flexible, able to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Meets and exceeds monthly scorecard goals for loan and deposit production.
• Sourcing, developing, and closing new profitable commercial banking relationships in C&I areas.
• Develops and executes an annual business development plan with direct prospecting and referral partnerships.
• Promotes full banking relationships by cross-selling operating accounts, treasury management, online banking, and other products.
• Reviews and prepares loan documentation to ensure completeness, legality, and compliance.
• Maintains adherence to credit culture and underwriting standards while balancing growth with risk.

Skills

Proven track record

C&I lending knowledge

Centers of influence

Organization & leadership

Multi-task & time management

Job description

Job Summary

The Commercial Loan Officer (CLO) is primarily responsible for acquiring new profitable commercial banking relationships through the origination of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) loans, lines of credit, working capital facilities, equipment financing, acquisition/M&A financing, and owner‑occupied commercial real estate loans. The CLO is expected to proactively prospect, develop centers of influence, cultivate referral sources, and generate new business opportunities that align with the Bank’s credit culture and profitability objectives.

The CLO serves as the primary relationship manager for prospective clients and is responsible for cross‑selling deposit accounts, treasury management services, and other banking products to establish full banking relationships. The CLO works closely with Credit Administration, Treasury Management, Deposit Services Group, and Portfolio Management teams to deliver an exceptional client experience while expanding the Bank’s presence in the marketplace.

Essential Functions

• Meets and exceeds monthly performance‑based scorecard goals that include but are not limited to loan and deposit production.
• Responsible for sourcing, developing, and closing new profitable commercial banking relationships focused on Commercial & Industrial (C&I) lines of credit, working capital loans, equipment financing, acquisition/M&A financing, owner‑occupied commercial real estate loans, and other commercial credit facilities approved by the Bank.
• Develop and execute an annual business development plan designed to generate new loan and deposit relationships through direct prospecting, referral partners, centers of influence (CPAs, attorneys, consultants), industry associations, and community involvement.
• Promote and secure full banking relationships by cross‑selling operating accounts, treasury management services, online banking, ACH, wires, remote deposit, positive pay, credit cards, and other Bank products.
• Reviews, processes and prepares documentation for loans; ensures that it is complete, legal, and in compliance with regulatory and bank policy.
• Maintain adherence to the Bank’s credit culture and underwriting standards while balancing growth objectives with sound risk management and profitability expectations.
• Performs other duties and special projects as needed and assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of generating new commercial banking relationships and achieving business development goals.
• Strong knowledge of C&I lending, working capital facilities, equipment financing, acquisition financing, and owner‑occupied commercial real estate lending.
• Demonstrated ability to develop centers of influence and referral networks.
• Strong organizational, time‑management skills, and leadership qualities.
• Must be a team player, self‑starter, flexible, be able to multi‑task, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze financial statements, assess credit risk, and structure profitable loan transactions.

The Bank reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, the Bank, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. The lack of appropriate and timely execution of the essential job functions will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

CommerceWest Bank is committed to providing equal opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, gender identification, or sexual orientation. CommerceWest Bank will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act.

While our recruiting platforms may use automated tools to surface applicants, all hiring decisions are reviewed and made exclusively by our human recruiting team in compliance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Employee must comply with all applicable Bank Secrecy Act and Anti‑money laundering laws and regulations, all Bank policies and procedures, and other Banking laws and regulations.