Commercial Lender
Dallas TX
Finance
Job Title: Sr Commercial Lender
Location: Onsite – Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
About the Opportunity:
A well-established, mid-to-large sized community bank with a strong footprint in the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) market is seeking an experienced Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Lender to join their team. This is a high-impact role for a motivated individual who brings strong market knowledge, deep community connections, and a proven ability to source and structure quality commercial loans.
Position Overview:
This is an onsite role based in the DFW area and will be responsible for building a C&I loan portfolio from the ground up. While the primary focus is on C&I lending, the role may also involve a smaller portion of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans. The position requires collaboration with internal teams, including close partnership with the bank’s treasury services group, to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source, structure, and close C&I loans to new and existing business clients.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships within the DFW business community.
- Collaborate with the bank’s treasury team to provide clients with holistic financial solutions.
- Maintain a strong understanding of local market conditions, industries, and competitor trends.
- Perform credit analysis and work closely with underwriting to ensure sound credit decisions.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Potentially assume management or leadership responsibilities, depending on experience and performance.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial & Industrial (C&I) lending.
- Strong network and presence in the DFW business community.
- Demonstrated ability to originate, underwrite, and manage C&I loan relationships.
- Familiarity with owner-occupied CRE lending is a plus.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Self-starter with strong business development acumen.
- Management experience is a plus, but not required.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Why Join:
- Be part of a stable and growing community bank with a significant presence in the DFW market.
- High visibility role with potential for future leadership or management opportunities.
- Supportive culture with an experienced leadership team that values integrity, client service, and professional growth.