Commercial Loan Officer

ThinkingAhead; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ThinkingAhead is recruiting a Commercial Loan Officer for our Tulsa, OK office. This relationship-driven lender will own new business development across Tulsa's commercial sector and leverage local networks to drive growth.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in commercial banking, strong credit analysis, and experience in C&I lending. Join a stable institution with deep community ties and a clear path to impact in the Tulsa market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years in commercial banking with deal-making experience.
• Strong credit analysis, loan structuring, and underwriting skills.
• C&I lending experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to generate new business and cultivate client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new commercial banking relationships in Tulsa.
• Structure, negotiate, and close commercial loan transactions from origination to funding.
• Evaluate creditworthiness and present lending recommendations.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of commercial clients.
• Promote additional banking products to deepen relations.
• Monitor regulatory and market changes affecting commercial credit.
• Engage with Tulsa business and civic communities.

Skills

Relationship Building

Credit Analysis

Loan Structuring

New Business Development

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Commercial Loan Officer – Tulsa, OK

Confidential Search | Established Community Bank | Tulsa OK

LeadCommercial Lending Growth in the Tulsa Market

Our client, a well-established and highly respected community banking organization with a strong presence across Oklahoma and Texas, is seeking a driven Commercial Loan Officer to join their Tulsa team. This is a confidential search on behalf of a stable, growth-oriented institution known for its long-standing reputation, deep community ties, and full-service banking platform.

This is an opportunity for a relationship-driven lender to step into a market with real room to grow — backed by an institution with the resources and stability to support it.

The Opportunity

• Take ownership of new business development across Tulsa's commercial sector
• Bring your network and relationships to an organization that will actively support your growth
• Join a bank with a century-plus history and a reputation for stability and community investment
• Step into a highly visible role with real influence in shaping the local commercial lending presence

Core Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new commercial banking relationships through direct outreach and networking
• Structure, negotiate, and close commercial loan transactions from origination to funding
• Evaluate creditworthiness and present well-supported lending recommendations
• Manage and expand a portfolio of existing commercial clients
• Introduce complementary banking products and services to deepen client relationships
• Monitor regulatory and market changes affecting commercial credit
• Serve as a visible, credible presence within Tulsa's business and civic circles

Ideal Background

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
• 3+ years in commercial banking, with demonstrated deal-making experience
• Solid grounding in credit analysis, loan structuring, and underwriting
• C&I lending experience strongly preferred
• A track record of generating new business and cultivating long-term client relationships
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in community involvement and networking within Tulsa