What You9ll Do This position will be located at our Corporate Office: 2355 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027
The Senior Commercial Loan Officer serves as a strategic advisor and business development leader, driving the credit union9s growth and visibility within the commercial sector. This role is accountable for sourcing, structuring, and managing complex commercial loan opportunities, while cultivating high-value relationships and expanding deposit portfolios. In collaboration with credit and internal teams, the officer ensures efficient, compliant lending execution and delivers exceptional member experience. Additionally, the position plays a key role in product innovation, market intelligence, and mentoring junior bankers/lenders to elevate departmental performance and capabilities.
Essential Functions- Leads business development initiatives to grow commercial loan and deposit portfolios.
- Presents underwriting recommendations and collaborates with credit partners to facilitate timely approvals.
- Partners with credit and underwriting teams to develop recommendations and formally present larger credits to the lending committee.
- Proactively manages portfolio performance, identifies early warning indicators, and executes risk mitigation strategies to protect credit quality.
- Reviews loan documentation and closing packages to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Expands and deepens business relationships by growing deposits, fee income, and adoption of treasury/cash management solutions.
- Conducts in-depth financial analysis and risk assessment for loan applicants.
- Maintains and expands relationships with high-value business members and centers of influence.
- Collaborates with internal departments and branch teams on strategic initiatives.
- Provides guidance and mentorship to junior banking/lending staff and peers.
- Participates in community engagement and networking activities.
- Serves as a subject matter expert on commercial lending and business banking practices.
- Participates in cross-functional projects to improve lending operations and member experience.
- Maintains disciplined calling activity through site visits, proactive outreach, and documentation.
- Promotes the credit union9s full suite of commercial and retail solutions; delivers qualified referrals to partner teams.
- Represents the credit union in the business community, strengthening brand visibility and generating pipeline opportunities.
- Provides market intelligence to leadership regarding emerging trends, competitive conditions, and strategic product needs.
- Maintains strong knowledge of commercial lending policies, legal requirements, and compliance obligations including BSA/AML regulatory frameworks.
What You Bring
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Bachelor9s degree in finance or related field preferred.
- 10-15 years similar or related experience of commercial lending, banking experience, including leadership experience required.
- Expertise in commercial lending and credit analysis
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Expertise in banking industry
- Knowledge and experience with office suite software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong attention-to-detail, organization, and multitasking skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Generous paid time off: paid holidays, floating holidays, personal days, vacation days, plus sick time
- Low-cost Medical, Dental & Vision plans
- Paid childcare assistance
- Award-winning 401K
- Gym fee reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student loan repayment
- ...and much more. Explore all the details in our comprehensive Benefits Booklet
- Target hiring range: $111,801.86 - $139,752.33 (Depending on experience and prior to any incentives this position is eligible for)
Additional Notes:
Knowingly submitting false information will result in disqualification for consideration of future positions, termination of employment and forfeiture of other rights. Candidates for this position will be required to sign an authorization for OneAZ to conduct a credit and criminal background check, pursuant to procedures in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and any other applicable laws. All candidates will be considered for this position on an individualized basis, in compliance with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Any individual who meets the definition of a mortgage loan originator (MLO) and is employed by a federal agency-regulated institution will need to be registered on the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). Ensures compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, USA Patriot Act, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The associate understands that the job description is neither complete, nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an associate may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. Complies with all policies and standards. Position grades could fluctuate based on market value.
