Senior Commercial Lender

Senior Commercial Lender | Oklahoma City Metro

Full-Time | On-Site | Confidential Search

A Proven Lender's Opportunity to Lead in the OKC Metro

A respected, community-rooted Oklahoma bank nearly 90 years strong and profitable every year since its founding is expanding its commercial banking presence in the OKC Metro. As part of that growth, the bank is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Lender to originate and manage a high-quality loan portfolio while building lasting client relationships across the market.

This role is well suited to a lender who is equally comfortable structuring a complex credit and developing new business through direct outreach and community involvement. The bank offers real autonomy, a strong credit team, and the lending capacity to compete for meaningful deals.

What You'll Be Doing

Business Development

• Prospect, develop, and close new commercial banking relationships across the OKC Metro
• Leverage existing networks and build new ones through community involvement, referral sources, and direct outreach
• Cross-sell a full suite of commercial banking products, including treasury management, deposit services, and business banking solutions
• Represent the bank at community events, industry associations, and civic organizations

  Lending & Credit

• Originate, structure, and negotiate commercial loans, including C&I, owner-occupied CRE, construction, and lines of credit
• Conduct thorough financial analysis of business and personal financial statements, tax returns, cash flow, and collateral
• Prepare and present well-supported credit memos with clear analysis, risk identification, and sound recommendations
• Actively manage and monitor an existing commercial loan portfolio, identifying credit deterioration early
• Ensure loan documentation, covenants, and compliance requirements are met throughout the life of each credit

  Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of commercial clients, providing responsive, high-touch service
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews and business calls to understand evolving client needs
• Collaborate with internal partners across treasury, mortgage, and wealth to deliver comprehensive financial solutions
• Resolve client issues promptly and professionally, maintaining a high standard of service and trust

  What You Bring

  Required

• 7+ years of commercial lending experience with a proven track record of production and portfolio management
• Strong credit acumen, including financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, loan structuring, and risk assessment
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop new commercial banking business
• Experience with C&I and/or commercial real estate lending
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present credit requests clearly
• Thorough understanding of banking regulations, compliance requirements, and sound lending practices
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

  Preferred

• An established book of business and existing relationships in the OKC Metro
• Experience with agricultural, energy sector, or SBA lending
• Completion of a formal bank credit training program