Explore Commercial Lender Jobs

Find commercial lender jobs that match your experience in business banking, credit, and financial analysis. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles with banks, credit unions, and financial services organizations. Browse openings to discover positions suited to your expertise and career goals.

What Does a Commercial Lender Do?

Commercial lenders evaluate financing requests from businesses and organizations. They build relationships with borrowers, assess financial statements and credit risk, structure loans, and guide applications through approval and closing. Depending on the position, they may specialize in commercial real estate, business lending, middle-market companies, or other sectors.

Common Commercial Lending Roles

Related job titles include commercial relationship manager, business banking lender, commercial loan officer, senior credit analyst, portfolio manager, and commercial real estate lender. Responsibilities and requirements vary by employer, portfolio, and level of seniority.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often value experience in commercial credit and underwriting, financial statement analysis, loan structuring, portfolio management, and business development. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills are also important. Many senior roles prefer a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, along with demonstrated lending experience.

Find Your Next Commercial Lending Opportunity

Use Ladders to explore vetted commercial lender openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles, review qualifications, and identify opportunities that align with your background in lending and your next career move.

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$85K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building profitable banking relationships with businesses. This role focuses on identifying financial needs, originating loans, and cross-selling services to enhance cl...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Develop strong banking relationships by identifying financial needs, originating loans, and providing cash management services. Drive business growth through proactive client engagement and cross-sell...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the commercial lending landscape by managing a diverse loan portfolio, building strong client relationships, and driving business growth through tailored financial solutions and strategic pa...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional commercial real estate lending solutions while expanding customer relationships and ensuring compliance. Drive business development, enhance profitability, and actively engage in c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in expanding commercial and industrial lending services, enhancing customer relationships, and ensuring compliance while managing a diverse loan portfolio. Drive business development a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $130K *

Build and manage business banking relationships through effective lending solutions and local engagement. Utilize your commercial lending experience to enhance client satisfaction and grow a solid loa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Unlock potential by driving business development and managing a diverse portfolio of commercial loans. Collaborate with regional management to foster relationships and deliver tailored financial solut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and manage commercial loans, achieve growth targets, and ensure compliance while enhancing community relationships and promoting financial services effectively...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Manage and expand a dynamic commercial loan portfolio by cultivating new client relationships and ensuring strong loan underwriting in a collaborative and growth-focused banking environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Contribute to the growth of commercial banking by developing client relationships, managing complex loan portfolios, and driving business through targeted marketing and networking efforts...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $100K *

Champion growth by developing client relationships and structuring tailored financial solutions. Analyze loan applications and manage a diverse portfolio to enhance profitability and mitigate risk in...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by developing and managing commercial loans, fostering client relationships, and ensuring profitability while mitigating risk through expert analysis and exceptional service...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $172K *

Drive new business by structuring, underwriting, and closing commercial loans while managing a diverse loan portfolio and fostering relationships with members and prospective borrowers...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Elevate your career by developing and managing commercial banking relationships, delivering tailored financial solutions, and driving portfolio growth while engaging with the community and ensuring co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $173K *

Transform business landscapes by managing complex commercial banking portfolios. Leverage expertise to design tailored financial solutions, build strategic relationships, and drive portfolio growth wh...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Manage and grow high-value commercial banking relationships by acquiring new clients and retaining existing ones. Collaborate with teams to structure and underwrite complex credit transactions while e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team dedicated to ensuring optimal credit risk management for diverse Commercial Real Estate transactions, providing sound assessments and innovative solutions while collaborating across depart...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive asset recovery operations by overseeing repossession of heavy machinery across multiple sites. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and maintain asset tracking systems while managing rela...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $108K *

Drive sales growth by managing a diverse financial portfolio, fostering client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities through strategic networking and collaboration with banking par...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building strong commercial loan portfolios while fostering community relationships and delivering exceptional customer service through expert loan structuring and compl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us build a strong portfolio of small to medium-sized Commercial & Industrial clients, focusing on business development for loans and treasury management while ensuring compliance and delivering e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by managing and growing commercial banking relationships. Deliver exceptional client service, develop new business, and engage with the community while achieving sales targets and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by fostering strong relationships with commercial clients, managing complex portfolios, and ensuring high asset quality. Lead a dynamic team and drive profitability through strateg...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion growth by developing new loans and commercial real estate relationships. Manage the sales process, deepen client connections, and ensure compliance with banking regulations while expanding th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic commercial loan portfolio, guiding a team of Loan Officers to drive growth while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering strong client relationships...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a commercial lender do?question toggle

    A commercial lender works with businesses seeking financing, evaluates their creditworthiness and financial condition, structures loan options, and manages relationships throughout the lending process.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for commercial lender jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek commercial lending or credit experience, financial analysis and underwriting skills, and a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline. Senior positions may require substantial portfolio or relationship management experience.

  • What types of commercial lending jobs are available?question toggle

    Opportunities may include commercial loan officer, business banking lender, commercial relationship manager, commercial credit analyst, portfolio manager, and commercial real estate lender.

  • How much do commercial lenders earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as seniority, location, employer, portfolio size, and incentive structure. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific compensation details.

  • Where can I find commercial lender jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse commercial lender listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.