Vice President, Commercial Lending
Confidential, Champaign, IL, United States
Vice President, Commercial Lending
About the Company
Respected financial institution
Industry Banking
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Vice President of Commercial Lending to play a pivotal role in leading and expanding its commercial banking presence. This strategic leadership position is not solely focused on production but requires a leader who can balance growth, credit quality, and long-term relationship banking. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sustainable commercial loan and deposit growth, maintaining strong credit discipline, and working closely with senior market leadership to enhance commercial and small-business relationships. Key responsibilities include leading lending initiatives in the market, originating and managing commercial loans, developing market-level lending strategies, and building strong relationships with the local business community.
Applicants for the Vice President of Commercial Lending role at the company should have a minimum of 7 years' of commercial or business lending experience, with a proven track record in underwriting and approving commercial loans. The role demands a leader with a strong financial analysis and credit judgment skills, a relationship-driven community banking mindset, and the ability to maintain asset quality through disciplined underwriting and portfolio management. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, and experience in managing or mentoring lending or credit staff is a plus. The ideal candidate will be ready to step into a broader leadership role, with a focus on real market impact and a long-term view in a strong credit culture.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance
About the Company
Respected financial institution
Industry Banking
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Vice President of Commercial Lending to play a pivotal role in leading and expanding its commercial banking presence. This strategic leadership position is not solely focused on production but requires a leader who can balance growth, credit quality, and long-term relationship banking. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sustainable commercial loan and deposit growth, maintaining strong credit discipline, and working closely with senior market leadership to enhance commercial and small-business relationships. Key responsibilities include leading lending initiatives in the market, originating and managing commercial loans, developing market-level lending strategies, and building strong relationships with the local business community.
Applicants for the Vice President of Commercial Lending role at the company should have a minimum of 7 years' of commercial or business lending experience, with a proven track record in underwriting and approving commercial loans. The role demands a leader with a strong financial analysis and credit judgment skills, a relationship-driven community banking mindset, and the ability to maintain asset quality through disciplined underwriting and portfolio management. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, and experience in managing or mentoring lending or credit staff is a plus. The ideal candidate will be ready to step into a broader leadership role, with a focus on real market impact and a long-term view in a strong credit culture.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance