Vice President, Commercial Lender

Bank of Washington; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Community-focused bank

Job summary

The Bank of Washington is seeking a Vice President, Commercial Lender for our Clayton branch, aimed at building relationships and expanding a commercial loan portfolio. The ideal candidate will thrive in business development and community presence while creating key market opportunities.

This role involves developing relationships with business owners, identifying new lending opportunities, and serving clients with competitive solutions. Strong communication and credit analysis skills are a must.

Join us if you’re eager to grow your commercial banking career in Clayton!

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Commercial Lending or Outside Sales is necessary.
• Strong understanding of credit analysis and loan structuring.
• Proven ability to develop new business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop business relationships through networking with local business owners.
• Identify and close new lending opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to clients.
• Underwrite and structure credit requests effectively.
• Manage and monitor the loan portfolio for credit quality.

Skills

Commercial Lending

Financial Services

Relationship Building

Credit Analysis

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Build Relationships. Grow a Market. Shape the Future.

We are seeking a Vice President, Commercial Lender for our Clayton branch who is energized by building relationships and growing both a portfolio and a career.

This role is ideal for a driven commercial banker who thrives on networking, business development, and community presence, and who sees long‑term opportunity in helping shape a key market for the bank.

This is more than managing loans—it’s about creating opportunity.

You’ll have the autonomy to:

• Build and expand a commercial loan portfolio
• Become a trusted advisor to local business owners
• Actively grow the Bank of Washington brand in Clayton and surrounding communities
• Position yourself for continued career growth within a growing community bank

We’re looking for someone with ambition, strong potential, and the desire to grow—someone who wants to make an impact, not just maintain a book of business.

Responsibilities

• Develop business relationships by actively networking and engaging with business owners, professional advisors, and community leaders
• Identify, pursue, and close new lending opportunities, including business loans, lines of credit, SBA loans, and deposit relationships
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor, delivering flexible, competitive solutions tailored to clients’ needs
• Underwrite and structure credit requests, including financial analysis, credit memos, pricing, and terms
• Partner with internal credit and operations teams to deliver a seamless client experience
• Manage and monitor your loan portfolio, ensuring strong credit quality and proactive risk management
• Represent the bank in the community, participating in business organizations, events, and local initiatives

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Commercial Lending, Financial Services, and/or Outside Sales
• Strong understanding of credit analysis, loan structuring, and risk management
• Proven ability—or strong potential—to develop new business relationships
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow‑through skills

Why Bank of Washington

• Community‑focused bank that reinvests locally
• Relationship‑driven culture with high standards of integrity and character
• Opportunity to grow in a visible, high‑impact role
• Supportive leadership and collaborative environment
• A platform for long‑term professional growth

You’ll be successful here if you:

• Are motivated by relationship‑building and business development
• Enjoy being visible and connected in the community
• Think entrepreneurially about growing a market and a portfolio
• Balance growth with strong credit judgment
• See your career as a long‑term journey, not just a job

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you’re energized by networking, passionate about helping businesses succeed, and motivated by the opportunity to grow a meaningful commercial banking career in Clayton, we’d love to talk.

The Bank of Washington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.