SVP, Commercial Lender

Leader Bank

SVP Commercial Lender at Leader Bank focusing on business development and management of loan portfolio. Developing relationships and ensuring loan processing aligns with bank policies.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeArlington • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $208,060 - $260,075 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Solicit, negotiate, process, and coordinate transactions of varying size and complexity, in compliance with the Bank’s Lending policies and procedures
Interview prospective applicants and provide guidance to complete the loan transaction process
Develop strong business relationships with new, existing, and prospective customers, and promote the Bank’s products and services
Maximize the Bank’s profitability by building one’s own portfolio and pipeline
Generate leads and activity through community leadership, as well as self-directed prospecting, referral generation, and new business development efforts
Maintain frequent contact with clients and ensure credit and service needs are being properly handled
Gather and analyze information necessary to present a financial request or application to the appropriate approval authority
Coordinate the processing and closing of approved loans
Monitor and service existing loans in an assigned portfolio
Participate with members of Management to develop, analyze, and finalize major or complex loan agreements or transactions
Present Lending transactions to the Bank’s Loan Committee or Board of Directors
Participate in Committees of the Bank
Monitor and recommend appropriate action to changes in credit quality of assigned portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience as a Commercial Lender, including originating and analyzing loans/Lending transactions
Mastery over all aspects of Commercial Lending, including originating, underwriting, monitoring, processing, and servicing
Advanced knowledge of Commercial Lending terminology
Proven success in marketing and business development
Solid credit skills, including advanced knowledge, experience, and/or training in analysis of financial statements and tax returns in the Commercial Lending context
Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, communication (written and verbal), and decision-making skills
Advanced knowledge in federal and state Lending and compliance requirements
Understanding and familiarity with nCino preferred, but not required
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Team member wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and paid time off and vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

Loan ProcessingUnderwritingFinancial Statement AnalysisTax Return AnalysisPortfolio ManagementCompliance KnowledgeLending TerminologyTransaction CoordinationCredit Quality MonitoringLoan Agreement Finalization

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree