Lead. Grow. Make an Impact in Your Community.
Central Bank of Oklahoma is seeking a dynamic Commercial Lending Manager to lead our Central Oklahoma market. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on business development with team leadership, driving growth while building lasting relationships with local businesses. If you’re passionate about leading high-performing teams, winning new business, and strengthening your community, we’d love to connect.
What You’ll Do:
As our Commercial Lending Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping our commercial banking presence in Central Oklahoma:
Lead & Inspire * Coach, develop, and lead a team of commercial lenders * Foster a high-performance, relationship-driven culture
Drive Growth * Build and execute market strategies to expand our commercial portfolio * Identify new business opportunities and deepen existing client relationships
Produce & Manage * Maintain your own portfolio of commercial, real estate, and construction loans * Originate new loans through proactive calling and community engagement
Make Smart Credit Decisions * Analyze financials, structure deals, and assess risk * Approve loans within authority and partner with leadership on complex credits
Ensure Excellence * Maintain strong credit quality, compliance, and portfolio performance * Deliver exceptional service to business clients across the communities of Central Oklahoma
What You Bring:
Proven success in commercial lending and business development
Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to motivate a team
Experience analyzing financial statements and structuring complex lending solutions
Solid understanding of credit risk, underwriting, and regulatory requirements
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Deep knowledge of the Tulsa market and local business community
Why Join Central Bank of Oklahoma?
Impact: Play a visible leadership role in a growing market
Autonomy: Balance individual production with strategic leadership
Community Focus: Build meaningful relationships with local businesses
Stability & Growth: Join a well-established, relationship-focused bank
Location & Work Environment:
Based in Oklahoma City/Edmond, Oklahoma, Professional, team-oriented office environment with strong local market presence
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to lead, grow a portfolio, and make a meaningful impact in the Oklahoma City business community, apply today.
*Complete job description available upon request.
Proven success in commercial lending and business development
Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to motivate a team
Experience analyzing financial statements and structuring complex lending solutions
Solid understanding of credit risk, underwriting, and regulatory requirements
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Deep knowledge of the Oklahoma City market and local business community
Skills Required
- Proven success in commercial lending and business development
- Strong leadership and coaching skills to develop and motivate a team
- Experience analyzing financial statements and structuring complex lending solutions
- Solid understanding of credit risk, underwriting, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Deep knowledge of the Oklahoma City/Tulsa market and local business community
Central Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Central Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Central Bank.
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Retirement Support — A two-part 401(k) combines a 50% match on the first 6% contributed with an automatic 4% nonelective employer contribution, with auto-enrollment and auto-escalation. Employer funds vest on a graded schedule reaching 100% at five years.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO for full-time staff starts at 18 days per year and increases with service up to 27 days, and the organization follows the Federal Reserve holiday schedule. Part-time employees accrue PTO on a pro‑rata basis.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are offered with eligibility typically beginning the first of the month after hire, alongside HSA and FSA options. Life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability plus an EAP enhance health and protection.
Central Bank Insights
What We Do
Central Bank is a privately held $20 billion bank headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri. Serving 13 markets in 8 states. Central Bank specializes in community banking, with a particular focus on delivering leading-edge technology through its network of more than 150 facilities operating in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Colorado, Iowa, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, and Oklahoma, as well as more than 22,000 ATMs nationwide. Member FDIC. "Strong Roots. Endless Possibilities." reflects our long-standing commitment to the communities we serve, as well as our commitment to delivering high-quality, leading-edge financial products and services that help our customers and communities grow and succeed. As our product and service offerings continue to expand, we assure you that our commitment to the community will only grow stronger. All of our lending decisions are made locally in the community you live. Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
