Commercial Lender

Our client, a respected community bank in Temple, TX, is seeking an experienced Commercial Lender to build and nurture relationships with local businesses. This is a rare opportunity to join a bank where autonomy, integrity, and relationships truly drive success—not layers of red tape. You’ll have the freedom to structure deals, make decisions, and leave a meaningful mark on the Central Texas business community.

• Benefits begin Day 1 of employment
• 401(k) with immediate eligibility and employer match
• Locally owned, relationship-driven community bank with strong leadership support
• Stable organization with deep roots in Central Texas
• Autonomy to manage your portfolio and structure deals independently
• Collaborative team environment—minimal committees and maximum trust

$150,000–$200,000 base DOE + incentive potential based on portfolio performance and profitability

• Develop and manage a portfolio of commercial banking relationships
• Originate new commercial loans and cross-sell banking services
• Underwrite and structure credit requests in collaboration with credit analysts
• Participate in local business development and community events
• Manage the entire lending process from origination to closing
• Support the bank’s strategic goal of expanding its C&I portfolio
• Ensure compliance with all banking and regulatory standards

• 5+ years of proven success in commercial lending within a community or regional bank
• Experience with credit underwriting and loan structuring
• Strong local market knowledge and referral network

• Exposure to C&I, owner-occupied CRE, or small business lending
• Formal credit training or background in credit analysis