Commercial Lending Manager - Central Oklahoma

Commercial Lending Manager

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 Oklahoma City 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.