VP, Commercial Lending & Growth Leader (Remote Bay Area)

Goodwin Recruiting; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Commission

Negotiable package

Remote-friendly Bay Area

Ownership access

Leadership path

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting partners with a family-owned boutique commercial finance firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, seeking a driven Commercial Loan Originator to originate CRE loans across California and expand the lender network.

This role rewards entrepreneurial relationship builders with a transparent path to leadership, remote-friendly Bay Area scheduling, a base salary up to $100,000 plus commissions, and direct access to ownership.

Qualifications

• Active California Real Estate License is required.
• 5+ years of commercial lending experience with a proven track record of production.
• Established referral network and correspondent lending relationships.
• Strong understanding of commercial loan products, underwriting, and regulatory requirements.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for business development and relationship management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client service skills.
• Ambition to grow professionally and potentially step into executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Originate commercial real estate and business loans throughout California, including short-term and hard money financing.
• Leverage and expand an established network of referral partners, lenders, developers, attorneys, and real estate professionals.
• Develop correspondent lending relationships with banks and outside lenders.
• Identify new business opportunities and build a strong pipeline of commercial lending clients.
• Manage transactions from initial application through successful closing.
• Represent the firm at industry events and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with leadership on business development and growth strategies.

Skills

Commercial lending

Referral networks

Relationship management

Negotiation

Education

California Real Estate License

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting partners with a family-owned boutique commercial finance firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, seeking a driven Commercial Loan Originator to originate CRE loans across California and expand the lender network.

This role rewards entrepreneurial relationship builders with a transparent path to leadership, remote-friendly Bay Area scheduling, a base salary up to $100,000 plus commissions, and direct access to ownership.