Senior Commercial Lending & Relationship Leader

First Financial Bank; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank in Orange, TX is seeking an experienced Commercial Lender to originate and service a broad mix of loans for commercial clients, including real estate and working capital facilities. You will assess profitability, structure loans, and collaborate with colleagues to protect the bank’s interests.

The role emphasizes business development, strong communication with clients, and timely execution of loan processing and closing steps, while upholding the bank’s customer-first sales

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in banking, finance or business field preferred.
• Formal Credit Training and/or underwriting knowledge experience.
• 5–10 years of commercial bank lending experience.
• Ability to expand loans, client relationships and cross sell bank products.
• Familiarity with the sales, loan processing and closing processes.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with portfolio management experience.

Responsibilities

• Make and service all types of Commercial and Real Estate loans either personally or with others.
• Provide guidance to customers to ensure their banking needs are met.
• Promote the services and profitability of the Bank.
• Develop new business to ensure a constant increase in loans and income to the Bank.
• Actively participate in Customer Service First sales and service culture and follow policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in banking, finance or business-related field

Credit training and/or underwriting knowledge

Job description

First Financial Bank in Orange, TX is seeking an experienced Commercial Lender to originate and service a broad mix of loans for commercial clients, including real estate and working capital facilities. You will assess profitability, structure loans, and collaborate with colleagues to protect the bank’s interests.

The role emphasizes business development, strong communication with clients, and timely execution of loan processing and closing steps, while upholding the bank’s customer-first sales