Commercial Real Estate Lender

The Washington Trust Company; Westerly (RI); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Washington Trust Company in Rhode Island is seeking a dynamic Commercial Real Estate Lender to join our CRE lending team, focusing on the Connecticut market. This role offers a hybrid work schedule with on-site in New Haven and Westerly, RI.

You will develop and service a growing CRE loan portfolio, maintain relationships with customers and referral sources, and ensure compliance with credit policies while achieving production goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial real estate lending experience with an established network of customers and referral sources, including construction and permanent loans.
• Comprehensive understanding of CRE asset classes and market conditions.
• Strong credit, customer service, and negotiation skills with knowledge of banking products and services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and service a growing CRE loan portfolio by establishing and supporting a robust calling plan.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers, prospects, and referral sources to achieve loan and deposit production goals while ensuring compliance with credit policies.

Skills

CRE lending

Relationship building

Credit analysis

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Networking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance

Tools

Credit policies

Job description

Washington Trust is looking for a dynamic experienced Commercial Real Estate Lender with a focus on the Connecticut Market to join our CRE lending team. This position will become part of a collaborative, results oriented team focused on providing commercial real estate lending products and services to new and existing customers of The Washington Trust Company.

Hybrid Work Schedule

We offer a hybrid work schedule with on-site work in our New Haven and Westerly, RI offices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and service a growing commercial real estate loan portfolio by establishing and supporting a robust calling plan.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers, prospects, and referral sources to achieve loan and deposit production goals while ensuring compliance with credit policies and procedures and established standards.

Position Requirements

• 7+ years of commercial real estate lending experience with an established network of customers and referral sources to include construction and permanent loans
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial real estate, knowledge in various real estate asset classes and market conditions
• Possess superior credit, customer service and negotiation skills as well as having a strong general bank product and services knowledge
• Experience building relationships through networking and proven high customer service standards
• Strong business writing and professional communication skills required
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field or relevant experience

Compensation: A good‑faith, reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $220,000 per year and the actual offer will depend on factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

This base salary reflects one component of our competitive compensation package. This position may be eligible for an annual bonus and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare benefits, paid time-off, work-life program, and a 401(k) plan. We believe employees who are valued, recognized, rewarded and empowered, will achieve personal and professional growth.

The Washington Trust Company, and each of its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants as protected by state and/or federal law.