Senior SVP, Commercial Banking Leader — Drive Growth

Western State Bank; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Western State Bank is seeking an experienced SVP / Commercial Banking Team Lead to drive market growth, lead a high-performing commercial banking team, and deliver strong risk-adjusted returns while maintaining the disciplined credit culture that defines our organization.

This player/coach leadership role focuses on strategy execution, revenue growth, credit oversight, and talent development within a defined commercial banking segment (C&I, CRE, Middle Market, or specialty vertical).

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of progressive commercial banking experience.
• 5+ years of team leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage a multi-million-dollar commercial portfolio.
• Demonstrated success driving loan growth, deposit generation, and fee income.
• Strong commercial credit structuring and underwriting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Commercial Banking Officers; execute annual business plans.
• Drive loan, deposit, and fee income growth through new client acquisition and wallet share expansion.
• Ensure sound credit structuring and adherence to policy and regulatory standards; participate in credit committee discussions.
• Serve as senior escalation point for complex client relationships and drive long-term franchise value.

Skills

Commercial banking

Team leadership

Credit underwriting

Relationship management

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Job description

Western State Bank is seeking an experienced SVP / Commercial Banking Team Lead to drive market growth, lead a high-performing commercial banking team, and deliver strong risk-adjusted returns while maintaining the disciplined credit culture that defines our organization.

This player/coach leadership role focuses on strategy execution, revenue growth, credit oversight, and talent development within a defined commercial banking segment (C&I, CRE, Middle Market, or specialty vertical).