Syndicated Lending Leader

SSB002 SOUTHSTATE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthState Bank seeks a Director of Loan Syndications to lead the creation and management of a new Commercial and Corporate product capability. The role will drive loan syndication strategy for Middle Market and CRE clients, coordinating with Credit Officers and regional leaders to balance growth with risk management.

The position requires a strong credit background, excellent communication, and cross-functional leadership to build the platform, processes, and teams over time at the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 10 years commercial, middle market and capital markets experience; includes loan structuring and credit analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of bank products, lending regulations and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic and operational roadmap for syndicated lending across Commercial & Corporate Bank.
• Establish risk targets and structure for the syndication initiative with credit leadership.
• Lead process development, technology selection, and reporting for regional loan syndication operations.

Skills

Sales

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Accounting

Credit analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

SouthState Bank seeks a Director of Loan Syndications to lead the creation and management of a new Commercial and Corporate product capability. The role will drive loan syndication strategy for Middle Market and CRE clients, coordinating with Credit Officers and regional leaders to balance growth with risk management.

The position requires a strong credit background, excellent communication, and cross-functional leadership to build the platform, processes, and teams over time at the