Commercial Lender

The Anderson Search Group has been engaged by a growing Houston-based community bank to identify an experienced Commercial Lender to help expand its commercial banking platform.This opportunity is ideal for a relationship-driven lender who enjoys developing new business, building long-term client relationships, and working in an entrepreneurial environment where individual contributions have a direct impact on the bank's growth and success.Unlike institutions that focus primarily on commercial real estate, this organization is seeking well-rounded commercial lenders with more of a generalist emphasis on commercial & industrial (C&I) lending, CRE and Construction lending, operating deposits, and treasury management relationships. The ideal candidate enjoys working with closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, medical practices, professional service firms, manufacturers, distributors, and other middle-market companies.ResponsibilitiesDevelop new commercial lending relationships throughout the Houston market.Originate commercial loans while growing operating deposit and treasury management relationships.Build long-term relationships with business owners and professional referral sources.Structure commercial credit opportunities in partnership with internal credit professionals.Manage and grow an existing commercial loan portfolio while maintaining strong credit quality.Partner with Treasury Management and SBA specialists to deliver comprehensive commercial banking solutions.Monitor portfolio performance and maintain sound underwriting and credit discipline.Represent the bank within the Houston business community and cultivate new referral opportunities.Preferred Qualifications3+ years of commercial lending experience.Demonstrated success originating commercial loans, deposits, and treasury management relationships.Experience with C&I lending, owner-occupied commercial real estate, commercial real estate, and/or SBA lending.Strong business development skills with an emphasis on relationship banking.Existing Houston business relationships are preferred.Proven ability to independently source, structure, and close new commercial lending opportunities.Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help build a growing community banking franchise.Preferred Production ProfileAnnual commercial loan production of approximately $5MM–$10MM+.Strong emphasis on generating core operating deposits and treasury management relationships.Experience managing commercial relationships generally ranging from $250K–$4MM in credit exposure.SBA lending experience—or a desire to expand an SBA lending practice—is highly desirable.Why Consider This Opportunity?Join a well-capitalized, rapidly growing community bank with an entrepreneurial culture.Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping build a commercial lending franchise.Collaborative leadership team with direct access to executive decision-makers.Broad product platform supporting commercial lending, treasury management, deposits, and SBA solutions.Excellent opportunity for a relationship-focused lender seeking long-term growth, autonomy, and visibility within a growing organization.