Commercial Banking Lending Associate – Denver

At Vectra Bank, we’re proud to serve the Rocky Mountain region with the strength of a large financial institution and the personal touch of a community bank. Recognized as a Top Workplace, we combine deep resources with attentive, relationship‑driven service to support families, businesses, and the communities we call home.

We’re committed to creating a great place to build a career, welcoming employees whose talent, drive, and diverse perspectives help us deliver custom financial solutions. With day‑one benefits, ample growth opportunities, and a culture centered on listening, collaboration, and care, Vectra Bank is a place to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a highly engaged and proactive Commercial Banking Lending Associate to support our Commercial Banking team in Denver, CO. This role plays a critical part in delivering a seamless client experience by proactively supporting Relationship Managers, managing complex loan processes, and serving as a trusted partner to clients and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, solutions‑driven, and passionate about building strong relationships while contributing to the success of the team and the organization.

• Proactively supports multiple Relationship Managers by providing a wide range of commercial loan support services to new and existing clients
• Facilitates the commercial loan process from deal initiation through closing, funding, and ongoing servicing with a high level of accuracy and ownership
• Communicates directly with clients and prospects to collect required due diligence items and ensure timely completion
• Reviews and validates documentation related to entity formation, real estate and title, UCC filings, insurance policies, collateral perfection, and related requirements
• Ensures accurate loan documentation, proper fee collection, and adherence to internal controls
• Monitors maturing loan reports; tracks, manages, and resolves loan exceptions in a timely manner
• Effectively engages in frequent communication with internal and external partners, including inter‑organizational managers, on non‑routine, sensitive, or high‑impact matters
• Independently manages complex projects requiring sound judgment within broadly defined policies, procedures, and practices
• Builds and nurtures strong internal partnerships to support client transactions and ongoing servicing needs
• Delivers consistently exceptional client experience through professional, clear, and responsive verbal and written communication
• Collaborates with Relationship Managers and team members to develop thoughtful strategies that anticipate and meet client needs
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, security standards, and bank policies, procedures, and goals
• Conducts research as needed, following issues through to resolution with accountability and attention to deadlines
• Demonstrates flexibility by assisting other team members and contributing to team objectives as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience in banking, commercial lending, loan documentation, lending processes, or other directly related experience
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• Advanced knowledge of commercial lending practices, general bank processes, loan principles, and loan systems
• Ability to respond to inquiries promptly while balancing multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to process, audit, and review detailed client and loan information accurately
• Excellent organizational skills with strong time management and exceptional attention to detail
• Proven problem‑solving and issue‑resolution skills with the ability to think critically and proactively
• Ability to frequently re‑prioritize workload to meet changing deadlines and business needs
• Demonstrates personal accountability and professional judgment, with the ability to work independently and with limited direction
• Proficient working knowledge of PCs and Microsoft Office applications

This position is eligible to earn an hourly wage in the range of $32.69/hr – $37.50/hr
, depending on…