Vice President Commercial Lending

ITAC Solutions; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-owned environment

No rigid quotas

Autonomy in market

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental, vision, life and AD&D

401(k) with 4% match

EOY bonus

Job summary

ITAC Solutions is helping a local Bastrop bank fill a senior Commercial Lender role, potentially titled VP or SVP of Commercial Lending. The position focuses on building a strong Bastrop market presence and expanding lending relationships across Central Texas.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of commercial lending experience, deep credit analysis skills, and the ability to operate with high autonomy in a community banking environment. NMLS is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of commercial lending experience.
• Live in or near Bastrop with strong knowledge of the local market.
• Established local relationships and the ability to independently develop new business.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand commercial lending relationships throughout Bastrop and surrounding Central Texas
• Generate new business through local relationships, community involvement, and market knowledge
• Analyze financial statements, creditworthiness, loan structures, and terms
• Make lending decisions within established authority and present larger opportunities to loan committee
• Manage a commercial loan portfolio while maintaining sound credit quality
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to existing and prospective clients
• Represent the bank actively within the local business community

Skills

Commercial lending

NMLS registration

Credit analysis

Local market knowledge

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Lender who knows the Bastrop market and is ready to make an immediate impact. Depending on experience, this opportunity may be titled VP or SVP of Commercial Lending and offers the chance to become a highly visible banking presence in one of Central Texas’ most dynamic markets.

Benefits & Extras:

• Family-owned community banking environment with nearly 140 years of stability
• No rigid production quotas and no commission-based lending model
• Autonomy to manage your market without micromanagement
• 100% employer-paid single health insurance coverage
• Dental, vision, basic life and AD&D coverage
• 401(k) with 4% match
• EOY bonus historically equivalent to approximately one month’s salary

Compensation: $125,000–$150,000 base salary DOE + EOY bonus approx. equal to one month’s salary + discretionary year-end profit sharing

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Build and expand commercial lending relationships throughout Bastrop and surrounding Central Texas
• Generate new business through local relationships, community involvement, and market knowledge
• Analyze financial statements, creditworthiness, loan structures, and terms
• Make lending decisions within established authority and present larger opportunities to loan committee
• Manage a commercial loan portfolio while maintaining sound credit quality
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to existing and prospective clients
• Represent the bank actively within the local business community

What You’ll Need to Be Considered:

• 5–10 years of commercial lending experience
• Live in or very near the Bastrop area with strong knowledge of the local market
• Established local relationships and the ability to independently develop new business
• Ag lending and/or Commercial Real Estate lending experience is a significant plus
• Strong understanding of financial statements and credit fundamentals
• NMLS registration or ability to obtain and maintain it