Senior Commercial Lender & Relationship Leader

Wipfli - Talent Management Consulting; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with match

ESOP participation

Paid Time Off and holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement and development

Employee banking benefits

Job summary

Partners Bank of Wisconsin seeks a Senior Lender to lead commercial lending, drive loan growth, and manage risk in central Wisconsin. This role emphasizes relationship-based banking with local businesses and strong community involvement.

The Senior Lender collaborates with executives to support credit quality, portfolio management, and staff development while ensuring compliance with lending policies and regulations. A bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years in commercial and/or consumer lending with credit analysis.
• Experience with loan committees, regulatory compliance, and problem loan management preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; professional representation of the Bank.
• Thorough knowledge of lending practices, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain controls, and uphold Bank policies.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills with community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Model the Bank’s values with relationship-based, community-focused banking.
• Evaluate loan applications by analyzing financials, credit history, collateral, and risk.
• Structure, negotiate, and approve loans within lending authority and policy.
• Manage and monitor loan portfolios; renewals, covenant compliance, past due collection.
• Partner with credit administration and loan operations for underwriting and servicing.
• Prepare loan requests and portfolio reports for committees or Board.
• Ensure compliance with lending policies and applicable regulations.
• Support risk management, including asset quality and risk ratings.
• Stay current on lending laws and government loan programs (e.g., SBA, WHEDA).
• Develop new business through prospecting, referrals, cross-selling, and community involvement.
• Serve as trusted advisor to customers on business and financial matters.
• Participate in committees, planning efforts, and special projects; supervise lending staff.
• Support Bank operations and customer service across departments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Sound judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Job description

Partners Bank of Wisconsin seeks a Senior Lender to lead commercial lending, drive loan growth, and manage risk in central Wisconsin. This role emphasizes relationship-based banking with local businesses and strong community involvement.

The Senior Lender collaborates with executives to support credit quality, portfolio management, and staff development while ensuring compliance with lending policies and regulations. A bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years’ experience are preferred.