VP Commercial Lending

ThinkingAhead; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ThinkingAhead seeks a Vice President, Commercial Lender for its North Dallas team, a high-growth, community bank-backed environment.

You will originate, grow, and own a commercial loan portfolio across the DFW market, leveraging an established network and leadership support to deliver tailored financing solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Commercial Lender in the DFW market.
• Formal credit training (bank training programs qualify).
• A strong, active network of business owners, investors, and referral sources.
• A real desire to build and own a portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Originate and grow a commercial loan portfolio across the DFW market.
• Lead with business development and networking, using your existing relationships and building new ones.
• Work alongside a senior lender in a collaborative, growth-focused team.
• Use dedicated local lending support, an in-house credit team, and a full treasury management platform to deliver complete solutions to clients.

Skills

Commercial lending

Business development

Networking

Credit analysis

Client relationship management

Job description

VP, Commercial Lender | North Dallas, TX
Confidential search for a high-growth DFW community bank

Build your book. Build your brand. Build it with a bank that is building alongside you.

Our client is a young, fast-growing community bank expanding its commercial banking presence in North Dallas. It combines the backing of an established, well-capitalized parent institution with a local, entrepreneurial team that makes decisions in the market. Its culture is kind, genuine, and relationship-first, and the bank is known for going the extra mile for clients.

The bank is adding a Vice President, Commercial Lender to its North Dallas team. You will join a group of lenders focused on business development and growing the market portfolio, reporting directly to a Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender.

What you'll do

• Originate and grow a commercial loan portfolio across the DFW market
• Lead with business development and networking, using your existing relationships and building new ones
• Work alongside a senior lender in a collaborative, growth-focused team
• Use dedicated local lending support, an in-house credit team, and a full treasury management platform to deliver complete solutions to clients

What you bring

• 5+ years as a Commercial Lender in the DFW market
• Formal credit training (bank training programs qualify)
• A strong, active network of business owners, investors, and referral sources
• A real desire to build and own a portfolio

A plus:Though this bank has a strong CRE Background, they are open to all specializations. Lending backgrounds in healthcare or oil and gas will be of particular interest.

Why this role

• A true ground-floor growth story in one of the strongest banking markets in the country
• Direct access to senior leadership and a voice in how the market grows
• Salary and incentive program that is highly competitive with, and often exceeds, what's offered at many banks in the market
• Full lending, credit, and treasury infrastructure, so you can spend your time with clients