Vice President, Commercial Lender- Clayton, MO

# VP, Commercial Lender Hot Job Clayton - Clayton, MO 63105## Overview Position Type Full Time Category Commercial  Lending## Vice President, Commercial Lender
** Vice President, Commercial Lender
** Clayton Branch | Bank of Washington
** Build Relationships. Grow a Market. Shape the Future.
** We are seeking a Vice President, Commercial Lender for our Clayton branch who is energized by building relationships and growing both a portfolio and a career.

This role is ideal for a driven commercial banker who thrives on networking, business development, and community presence, and who sees long-term opportunity in helping shape a key market for the bank.

This is more than managing loans—it’s about creating opportunity.

You’ll have the autonomy to:
* Build and expand a commercial loan portfolio
* Become a trusted advisor to local business owners
* Actively grow the Bank of Washington brand in Clayton and surrounding communities
* Position yourself for continued career growth within a growing community bank

We’re looking for someone with ambition, strong potential, and the desire to grow—someone who wants to make an impact, not just maintain a book of business.
** Responsibilities:
*** Develop business relationships by actively networking and engaging with business owners, professional advisors, and community leaders
* Identify, pursue, and close new lending opportunities, including business loans, lines of credit, SBA loans, and deposit relationships
* Serve as a trusted financial advisor, delivering flexible, competitive solutions tailored to clients’ needs
* Underwrite and structure credit requests, including financial analysis, credit memos, pricing, and terms
* Partner with internal credit and operations teams to deliver a seamless client experience
* Manage and monitor your loan portfolio, ensuring strong credit quality and proactive risk management
* Represent the bank in the community, participating in business organizations, events, and local initiatives
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* Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree required
* Prior experience in Commercial Lending, Financial Services, and/or Outside Sales
* Strong understanding of credit analysis, loan structuring, and risk management
* Proven ability—or strong potential—to develop new business relationships
* Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through skills
** Why Bank of Washington:
*** Community-focused bank that reinvests locally
* Relationship-driven culture with high standards of integrity and character
* Opportunity to grow in a visible, high-impact role
* Supportive leadership and collaborative environment
* A platform for long-term professional growth
** You’ll be successful here if you:
*** Are motivated by relationship-building and business development
* Enjoy being visible and connected in the community
* Think entrepreneurially about growing a market and a portfolio
* Balance growth with strong credit judgment
* See your career as a long-term journey, not just a job
** Ready to Grow With Us?
** If you’re energized by networking, passionate about helping businesses succeed, and motivated by the opportunity to grow a meaningful commercial banking career in Clayton, we’d love to talk.

The Bank of Washington is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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