Strategic Commercial Lender & Growth Partner

Construction Association of Michigan; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Civista Bank is seeking a Commercial Lender to manage and grow a diverse commercial loan portfolio across C&I, CRE, Construction and more. You will build relationships, analyze finances, and drive loan revenue while maintaining risk controls.

Applicants should have 4+ years in commercial lending or credit analysis, a finance-related degree, and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a dynamic regional market in Ohio and opportunities for growth within the banking team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in commercial lending or credit analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management, or equivalent.
• Strong financial statement analysis skills.
• Knowledge of lending regulations and compliance.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a commercial loan portfolio.
• Interview customers to gather loan information.
• Analyze financial statements and propose lending solutions.
• Evaluate creditworthiness and present proposals.
• Cross-sell additional products and services.
• Maintain relationships and drive revenue growth.
• Provide portfolio updates to leadership.

Skills

Commercial lending

Relationship building

Credit analysis

Negotiation

MS Office 365

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

4-year degree in Finance/Business

Tools

Banking software

Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Civista Bank is seeking a Commercial Lender to manage and grow a diverse commercial loan portfolio across C&I, CRE, Construction and more. You will build relationships, analyze finances, and drive loan revenue while maintaining risk controls.

Applicants should have 4+ years in commercial lending or credit analysis, a finance-related degree, and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a dynamic regional market in Ohio and opportunities for growth within the banking team.