MidFirst Bank is seeking a seasoned Commercial Lender to join our team and help deliver the exceptional service, financial expertise, and community partnership we are known for. This role is ideal for a relationship-driven banking professional who thrives on providing personalized solutions and cultivating long-term client success.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Oversee a portfolio of C&I and CRE clients, ensuring superior customer service and proactive communication. Manage all aspects of loan and deposit account maintenance while serving as the primary point of contact for on-going relationship needs.
- Portfolio & Credit Management: Monitor credit quality, communicate and interact with credit underwriting to prepare and recommend commercial loan requests, modifications, renewals, and loan monitoring reports for approval. Maintain a strong understanding of financial statement analysis to support sound portfolio performance.
- Operational Execution: Manage account overdrafts; approve and process customer wire transfers, and ensure all activities adhere to MidFirst Bank’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Business Development: Identify and pursue new commercial loan and deposit opportunities through in-person meetings, electronic outreach, community involvement, and professional networking. Expand existing relationships by understanding client goals and offering tailored MidFirst Bank products and services.
- Cross-Selling & Advisory Support: Collaborate with internal partners across Treasury Management, Trust and Wealth Management, and Private Banking to deliver comprehensive financial solutions that enhance client experience and deepen relationship value.
Qualifications include:
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial banking or relationship management experience with a proven track record of managing a loan and deposit portfolio
- Strong credit and financial analysis skills and familiarity with commercial lending structures
- Demonstrated ability to grow business relationships and source new commercial loan and deposit opportunities within the community
- Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; professionalism and integrity aligned with our commitment to excellence
- A client-first mindset with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial banking or relationship management experience with portfolio management
- Strong credit and financial analysis skills and familiarity with commercial lending structures
- Proven ability to grow business relationships and source new commercial loan and deposit opportunities
- Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; professionalism and integrity
- Client-first mindset with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
MidFirst Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are available to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees, with company‑paid long‑term disability and an EAP included. Medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield and wellness incentives that can lower premiums are highlighted.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match with a clear formula and a defined vesting schedule provides meaningful retirement support. Eligibility and enrollment timing are specified, reinforcing predictable access to the plan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays are emphasized, with a paid community service day also referenced. Time‑off offerings are portrayed as generous across materials.
MidFirst Bank Insights
What We Do
MidFirst Bank occupies a rare position within the banking industry. With $41.2 billion in assets, MidFirst Bank is the largest privately owned bank in the country. This combination of size and private ownership provides our customers with a special brand of banking. MidFirst Bank offers a full range of personal, commercial, trust, private banking and mortgage banking products and services. MidFirst is a strong commercial real estate lender and a major servicer of mortgage loans nationally. As a private business ourselves, we understand the unique needs of each business community we serve at each of our locations in Arizona (Phoenix), California (Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Barbara, San Diego), Colorado (Boulder, Denver, Edwards, Fort Collins), Nevada (Las Vegas), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Western Oklahoma), Texas (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio) and Utah (Salt Lake City). Additionally, MidFirst Bank has commercial lending offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York City, Orlando, Raleigh and Southern California. We serve Southern California through 1st Century Bank, a division of MidFirst Bank. We also operate MidFirst Business Credit as a subsidiary of MidFirst Bank. MidFirst Bank provides services that compete with larger banks, while the people and culture truly define the MidFirst Bank difference. MidFirst provides exceptional financial and deeply committed customer service. Team members are loyal in their character, loyal in their personal commitment to customers, and loyal to always doing the right thing. MidFirst customers can always count on working with thoughtful, intelligent, honest professionals who are true to their financial goals. MidFirst Bank is a strong supporter of the communities they serve, investing time and money in important educational, charitable and civic organizations. Copyright © 2025 MidFirst Bank. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
