Commercial lenders help businesses secure financing to operate, expand, and invest. They assess borrowers, structure loans, and manage client relationships while balancing growth opportunities with credit risk. Explore vetted commercial lender job opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Commercial lenders work with companies of many sizes and across industries. Typical responsibilities include evaluating financial statements and cash flow, reviewing creditworthiness, recommending loan terms, preparing credit proposals, and coordinating underwriting and closing. They may also monitor loan performance, manage a portfolio, and identify additional financing needs for existing clients.
Job titles in this field can include commercial relationship manager, business banking lender, commercial credit officer, senior loan officer, portfolio manager, and commercial underwriting manager. Responsibilities vary by employer, client segment, and lending specialty, such as middle-market, real estate, or small-business lending.
Employers often seek experience in commercial banking, credit analysis, loan structuring, or relationship management. Strong candidates are comfortable interpreting financial statements, assessing risk, communicating with business owners and executives, and collaborating with credit, legal, and operations teams. A degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field is common; some positions may value relevant certifications or advanced education.
Commercial lender compensation depends on factors such as seniority, location, institution, portfolio size, and incentive structure. Browse Ladders for vetted commercial lending opportunities paying $100,000 or more, and compare roles that align with your experience and career goals.
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Unlock potential by leveraging your extensive experience in underwriting and structuring complex syndicated loans. Collaborate with key stakeholders to assess risks and build a high-performing credit...
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Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales and market strategies in the South-Gulf Region. Lead initiatives, foster relationships, and achieve regional goals while collaborating with cross-function...
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Unlock your potential as you lead financial planning and analysis efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational efficiency in a rapidly grow...
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Business Operations Manager - Deposit Products
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Lead the charge in optimizing Business Operations for deposit products, ensuring compliance and scalability. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic initiatives...
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Senior Product Manager- Agentic Commerce (Remote)
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Senior Product Manager- Agentic Commerce (Remote)
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Grow your career with a dynamic team as a Senior Product Manager, driving innovative digital commerce solutions. Leverage data to enhance customer experiences and collaborate across teams to deliver i...
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Senior Specialist - Premium Audit
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What does a commercial lender do?
A commercial lender evaluates financing requests from businesses, analyzes credit and repayment capacity, structures loan terms, and manages borrower relationships and loan portfolios.
What qualifications are common for commercial lender jobs?
Employers commonly look for commercial banking or credit experience, financial statement analysis skills, knowledge of loan underwriting, and strong communication and relationship-management abilities. A degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field is often preferred.
Which job titles are related to commercial lending?
Related titles include commercial relationship manager, business banking lender, commercial loan officer, commercial credit officer, portfolio manager, and commercial underwriting manager.
How much can commercial lenders earn?
Compensation varies by role, experience, location, employer, and incentive plan. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles in commercial lending.
Where can I find commercial lender jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Search Ladders for vetted commercial lender and related commercial banking openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its specific requirements, compensation, and location.