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VP of Commercial Lending

W3Global, Roseville, MN, United States


Job Title : Vice President, Commercial Lending (Commercial Loan Officer)

Location : Roseville, Minnesota (Onsite)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Industry : Banking and Financial Services

Job Overview An established community banking organization is seeking an experienced Vice President of Commercial Lending to join its commercial banking team. This role focuses on developing new commercial lending relationships, managing an existing loan portfolio, and supporting overall portfolio growth while maintaining strong credit quality. The ideal candidate will actively engage in business development, build long‑term relationships with local businesses, and manage commercial credit opportunities from origination through closing and portfolio management. This role requires strong financial analysis skills, commercial credit expertise, and the ability to generate new lending opportunities through networking and relationship building. This is an onsite role supporting lending operations in the greater metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities Commercial Lending and Portfolio Management

Develop and manage a profitable commercial loan portfolio while maintaining strong credit quality standards.

Originate, structure, negotiate, and close commercial loans in accordance with internal lending policies and regulatory requirements.

Perform credit analysis and financial evaluation of commercial loan applications.

Compile and review financial statements, tax returns, and other relevant financial documentation for loan evaluation.

Monitor loan performance and conduct annual portfolio reviews to ensure continued credit quality.

Conduct site visits and collateral inspections as needed.

Manage loan lifecycle activities including origination, servicing, renewals, and collections.

Business Development and Relationship Management

Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and community engagement.

Maintain and deepen relationships with existing commercial clients.

Identify opportunities to cross‑sell banking products and financial services to support client needs.

Conduct regular client meetings to understand business goals and provide appropriate financing solutions.

Credit Oversight and Compliance

Evaluate credit requests and approve or recommend credit decisions within assigned lending authority.

Present credit recommendations to internal loan committees when required.

Ensure all lending activities comply with bank policies, underwriting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Maintain accurate risk ratings and ensure proper portfolio monitoring.

Sales and Performance Goals

Achieve defined sales targets including loan growth, deposit growth, referral generation, and fee income.

Manage time effectively across sales, underwriting, portfolio management, and client relationship activities.

Collaborate with internal banking teams to deliver comprehensive financial solutions.

Required Qualifications Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum 4 years of commercial lending experience within a banking or financial services environment.

Demonstrated experience managing a commercial loan portfolio.

Strong understanding of financial statements, credit analysis, and underwriting standards.

Experience generating new commercial lending business through relationship development.

Preferred Background

Prior experience as a Credit Analyst or strong analytical background within commercial banking.

Experience working with commercial credit products and treasury or cash management services.

Skills And Competencies

Strong analytical and credit evaluation skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Ability to build and maintain long‑term client relationships.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Professional presence and ability to interact with business owners and senior leadership.

Proficiency with financial analysis tools and banking systems.

Additional Role Requirements

This is an onsite position in the Minneapolis‑St. Paul metropolitan area.

Candidates must have prior commercial lending experience.

Background checks may be required prior to final employment offer.

Candidates with primarily agricultural or consumer mortgage lending backgrounds may not be a fit for this role.

Performance and Incentives Performance incentives are based on measurable lending and relationship growth metrics including:

Performance‑based incentive bonus up to approximately 20‑25% of base compensation.

Net loan portfolio growth

Deposit growth

Fee income generation

Client referral conversions

Portfolio risk management and credit quality

Benefits Overview The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

Medical and dental coverage

Health savings account options

Retirement plan with employer match

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development and education support

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