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Commercial Lender

Commercial Lender Job Description

Banks seek commercial lenders who have excellent networking and business development skills. Candidates must be able to work closely with cash management, treasury, specialty finance and other areas of the bank to promote cross sales. Candidates should have a demonstrated knowledge of commercial lending policies and procedures. Banks also look for professionals possessing strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational abilities. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in commercial banking credit analysis. This position requires a bachelor’s degree, ideally in finance or accounting or an equivalent major. Some specialty commercial lending positions may require a master’s degree.

Typical commercial lender duties:

Preparing credit proposals for business loans and capital fundingReviewing loan closing and funding activitiesDeveloping new businessInterviewing applicants and researching credit historiesConstructing loan packages, loan structures, costs and fees, and loan repayment options and termsVerifying information on loan agreementsManaging loan workouts

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Salary for Commercial Lender
76250 - 108750
Low
76250
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
92250
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
108750
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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