Commercial Loan Officer

Are you ready to take the next step in your lending career? A well-capitalized, locally-owned community bank is expanding its commercial banking team in southern Illinois. This is a rare chance to move into a production lending role where relationships matter, decisions are local, and you’ll grow with genuine support.

What You’ll Do :

Partner with senior leadership to develop and manage business relationships including owner-occupied CRE, small- to mid-sized commercial borrowers, and select ag clients.

Structure and underwrite commercial credit (C&I and CRE) while building new customer relationships through community involvement and trusted referrals.

Cross-sell deposit, cash-management and business banking solutions to deepen borrower relationships.

Gain the autonomy to influence your portfolio, take ownership of your book, and make a visible impact in a community bank setting.

Who You Are :

4–8 years of banking experience (business banking, small-business lending, commercial credit analyst, or junior commercial role).

Strong analytical ability, comfortable reviewing financial statements and underwriting risk.

Natural relationship-builder who is comfortable active in the local community and developing a book of business.

Motivated to grow, learn, and assume greater responsibility in a bank that values local autonomy, not corporate layers.

Based in or willing to serve southern-Illinois markets and engage directly with business owners and community leaders.

Compensation & Benefits :

Base salary commensurate with experience

Annual performance bonus tied to growth and credit quality

Full benefits including health, dental & vision; life & disability; 401(k) employer match; generous PTO & paid holidays; professional development support

Why You’ll Like It Here :

This isn’t a large regional bank where you’re one of many. You’ll be part of a small, close-knit team where you’ll know your clients, your decisions matter, and you’re visible in the community. If you’re ready for a role where your performance—and your personality—can truly make a difference, let’s talk.

To Explore Confidentially :

Crystal Fryers

Executive Recruiter | gpac

crystal.fryers@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.