Angott Search Group (ASG) is partnering with an Indiana-based community bank to find an experienced and results-driven Senior Lender to lead commercial lending initiatives while managing and developing a team of lenders. This player/coach position will focus on commercial loan production, portfolio growth, credit quality, and business development while working directly with the President/CEO.
Key Responsibilities
Originate and manage Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and Commercial Real Estate (CRE) loans.
Lead, coach, and develop commercial lenders while maintaining personal loan production goals.
Drive business development, loan portfolio growth, and relationship management.
Evaluate credit requests, loan structures, underwriting, and risk exposure.
Monitor lending policies, procedures, and portfolio performance to ensure sound credit quality.
Develop lending strategies, training programs, and process improvements.
Participate in the Officer Loan Committee and support senior-level credit decisions.
Ensure proper loan documentation, collateral requirements, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with executive leadership to achieve the bank's lending and growth objectives.
Qualifications
Extensive experience in commercial banking and lending, including C&I and CRE loan production.
Proven track record of originating loans, growing portfolios, and developing business relationships.
Strong credit analysis, underwriting, loan structuring, and risk management skills.
Previous leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop lenders.
Knowledge of commercial lending regulations, loan policies, and compliance requirements.
Excellent communication, business development, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to balance individual production responsibilities with team leadership.
Skills Required
- Extensive experience in commercial banking and lending, including C&I and CRE loan production
- Proven track record of originating loans, growing portfolios, and developing business relationships
- Strong credit analysis, underwriting, loan structuring, and risk management skills
- Previous leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop lenders
- Knowledge of commercial lending regulations, loan policies, and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication, business development, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to balance individual production responsibilities with team leadership
What We Do
Angott Search Group is a national, full-service executive search and recruiting firm that connects organizations with executives, managers, and other high-impact leaders. It supports boards, CEOs, and executive teams with leadership hiring, succession planning, talent assessment, and confidential replacements. Its sector expertise spans banking, credit unions, automotive, manufacturing, legal, energy, information technology, and professional services, with nationwide direct-hire placement for client organizations.
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