Senior VP, Commercial Lending & Relationship Growth

Korn Ferry; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Bank in New Jersey seeks a senior Commercial Lender to develop new client relationships and manage complex CRE/CON loan portfolios. You will analyze creditworthiness, structure transactions, and negotiate terms within lending authority, while coordinating with related banking teams.

The role emphasizes leadership in market expansion, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on delivering integrated banking solutions to important customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or business-related field; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 7–10+ years as a Commercial Lender with CRE/CON focus.
• Formal credit training required; strong regulatory knowledge.
• Local NJ market experience; ability to expand into new markets.
• Demonstrated CRE & CON loan origination and portfolio management skills.
• Proven ability to meet loan volume targets and maintain asset quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional network.
• Strong organizational, time-management and multi-priority handling.

Responsibilities

• New Business – develop deals with prospective clients and cross-sell bank products.
• Relationship Management – interview applicants; negotiate terms; manage key relationships.
• Credit Review & Restructuring – monitor delinquencies and plan loan actions.
• Reporting – assist monthly/quarterly/annual loan balance forecasting.
• Job/Industry Knowledge – stay updated on local/national trends and networking.
• Other Responsibilities – perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CRE/CON expertise

Credit analysis

Financial analysis

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Banking regulations knowledge

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Master’s degree in finance/business/economics

Formal credit training

Tools

MS Office

Commercial banking platforms

Job description

Confidential Bank in New Jersey seeks a senior Commercial Lender to develop new client relationships and manage complex CRE/CON loan portfolios. You will analyze creditworthiness, structure transactions, and negotiate terms within lending authority, while coordinating with related banking teams.

The role emphasizes leadership in market expansion, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on delivering integrated banking solutions to important customers.