Syndicated Loans Leader: Strategy & Growth

SouthState Bank; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthState Bank in Nashville seeks a Director of Loan Syndications to lead a new, risk-based loan syndication capability across Middle Market and CRE segments, aligning strategy with Credit and Compliance while driving growth. You will build processes, select technology, and manage end-to-end deal flow as the program scales across the Southeast footprint.

You will mentor a cross-functional team, cultivate client relationships, and ensure governance with Risk and Legal to support scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in commercial, middle-market and capital markets with loan structuring.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal and State lending regulations and bank lending procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational roadmap for syndicated lending across Commercial and Corporate Bank.
• Establish risk thresholds, policies, and procedures for syndications.
• Set up processes and technology supporting the syndication platform from inception to production.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

SouthState Bank in Nashville seeks a Director of Loan Syndications to lead a new, risk-based loan syndication capability across Middle Market and CRE segments, aligning strategy with Credit and Compliance while driving growth. You will build processes, select technology, and manage end-to-end deal flow as the program scales across the Southeast footprint.

You will mentor a cross-functional team, cultivate client relationships, and ensure governance with Risk and Legal to support scalable