Vice President Commercial Lending

Our client is seeking an experienced Vice President d
- Commercial Lender to source, develop, and manage commercial banking relationships throughout the Greater Boston market. This senior-level role focuses heavily on C&I lending, relationship banking, credit acumen, and community engagement. The ideal candidate brings a strong local network, a proven production history, and the ability to grow a high-quality portfolio while maintaining strong credit and compliance standards. This role is well-suited for a lender who thrives within a relationship-driven, community-oriented institution offering direct access to leadership and flexibility in structuring client solutions.

• Proactively develop new C&I and CRE relationships through networking, COI engagement, local business involvement, and market expertise
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of lending opportunities aligned with the institution credit appetite
• Represent the organization at business events, professional associations, and community activities
• Identify opportunities to expand existing customer relationships and cultivate long-term partnerships
• Perform detailed financial analysis, cash-flow evaluation, and risk assessment for commercial loan requests
• Structure credit facilities including term loans, lines of credit, equipment financing, and owner-occupied real estate loans
• Collaborate with credit analysts to prepare accurate, timely underwriting packages
• Present recommendations to loan committees and work with leadership on deal strategy
• Manage an established portfolio of business clients with a focus on credit quality, covenant compliance, and relationship expansion
• Conduct annual reviews, monitor borrower performance, and identify emerging risks
• Deepen client relationships by cross-selling treasury management, deposit services, and other business banking solutions
• Respond promptly to customer needs while maintaining strong communication and service standards
• Partner with cash management, retail, credit, and operations teams to deliver a seamless end-to-end client experience
• Provide guidance or mentorship to junior lenders or support staff as needed
• Participate in commercial banking strategy discussions and contribute insights on local market conditions and competitive dynamics

• 7 b-12+ years of commercial lending experience with a strong emphasis on C&I lending
• Demonstrated ability to source, structure, and close new commercial relationships within Greater Boston
• Strong financial analysis and credit underwriting skills, including experience with cash-flow lending
• Proven track record of portfolio growth and relationship management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of banking regulations, loan documentation, and commercial credit risk practices
• Bachelor0s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field preferred
• Established COI network within Greater Boston strongly preferred

• Highly respected, relationship-focused financial institution with strong presence in Greater Boston
• Opportunity to manage and grow a meaningful commercial portfolio
• Collaborative environment that values long-term client partnerships
• Competitive compensation structure with performance-based incentives
• Local decision-making that enables flexibility and faster client service

Our client is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.