Commercial Loan Officer
Lawton, OK
$85,000
Job # 17943
Job Description
Commercial Lender
Are you a relationship-driven finance professional who thrives on helping businesses grow? This is an exciting opportunity to build and manage a diverse loan portfolio while making a meaningful impact in your local community. In this role, you’ll combine financial expertise, strategic thinking, and relationship building to support clients and drive lending growth. If you enjoy working directly with clients, analyzing complex financial data, and contributing to a high-performing banking team, this position offers the chance to grow your career while delivering real value to customers and the community.
What’s in it for you
- Opportunity to build and manage a diverse commercial lending portfolio
- A visible role that directly contributes to business growth and community development
- Professional development in commercial, construction, and real estate lending
- Meaningful client relationships with local businesses and individuals
- A collaborative environment where strong performance and initiative are valued
- Engagement in community and networking events that expand your professional presence
This role will be responsible for
- Developing and managing a quality loan portfolio while meeting annual performance goals
- Originating and servicing a variety of loans including construction, commercial, commercial real estate, consumer, and consumer real estate loans
- Building new client relationships while expanding services with existing customers
- Promoting banking products and services through cross-selling opportunities
- Representing the organization through participation in community and public events
- Conducting outside business development calls to generate new lending opportunities
Expectations will include
- Delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong client relationships
- Consistently following established policies, procedures, and lending standards
- Analyzing financial statements and complex financial data to assess creditworthiness
- Preparing clear, thorough, and well-documented credit memorandums
- Supporting portfolio quality through sound risk evaluation and loan management
- Assisting with additional responsibilities or projects as requested by leadership
A qualified candidate will possess the following
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business or formal credit training preferred)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information
- Experience negotiating loan workouts and asset liquidations
- Ability to prepare detailed and well-supported credit analyses
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Self-motivation, professionalism, and a proactive approach to business development
*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Controller job.
Job Id: 17943
