Senior Commercial Lender
1 month ago
Topeka
Job Description Senior Commercial Lender Career 1 Source is working with a well-established and growing community bank, to identify a Senior Commercial Lender for its Topeka, Kansas market. This opportunity is driven by the upcoming retirement of a long-tenured lender and offers the ability to step into a meaningful, established commercial portfolio while continuing to drive new growth. The role is ideal for an experienced commercial lender who values relationship banking, strong credit culture, and long-term stability. What's in it for you: • Step into an existing commercial portfolio with immediate impact, • Bank has grown nearly $20MM in loans year-over-year with a strong pipeline, • Direct access to leadership, • Immediate participation on Loan Committee, • Long-term stability with a community-focused bank, • Competitive compensation with flexibility for experienced lenders, • Manage and grow an established commercial and CRE loan portfolio, • Develop new commercial relationships within the established footprint, • Structure and underwrite commercial credits with a focus on credit quality, • Partner with leadership on loan decisions, portfolio management, and growth, • Serve as a visible relationship banker in the local business community, • Maintain strong client relationships ranging from $50K to $5MM, • 8-10+ years of commercial lending experience preferred, • Strong CRE lending background (primary focus), • Solid underwriting and loan structuring skills, • Proven ability to build and manage long-term client relationships, • Business development mindset with disciplined credit approach, • High standards — no shortcuts on credit quality Willing to compete Benefits * Yes - competitive community bank benefits package Desired Location * Topeka, Kansas *Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Senior Commercial Lender job.