VP, Commercial Lender

Vice President, Commercial Lender

Clayton Branch | Bank of Washington

Build Relationships. Grow a Market. Shape the Future.

We are seeking a Vice President, Commercial Lender for our Clayton branch who is energized by building relationships and growing both a portfolio and a career.

This role is ideal for a driven commercial banker who thrives on networking, business development, and community presence, and who sees long-term opportunity in helping shape a key market for the bank.

This is more than managing loans—it’s about creating opportunity.

You’ll have the autonomy to:

- Build and expand a commercial loan portfolio

- Become a trusted advisor to local business owners

- Actively grow the Bank of Washington brand in Clayton and surrounding communities

- Position yourself for continued career growth within a growing community bank

We’re looking for someone with ambition, strong potential, and the desire to grow—someone who wants to make an impact, not just maintain a book of business.

Responsibilities:

- Develop business relationships by actively networking and engaging with business owners, professional advisors, and community leaders

- Identify, pursue, and close new lending opportunities, including business loans, lines of credit, SBA loans, and deposit relationships

- Serve as a trusted financial advisor, delivering flexible, competitive solutions tailored to clients’ needs

- Underwrite and structure credit requests, including financial analysis, credit memos, pricing, and terms

- Partner with internal credit and operations teams to deliver a seamless client experience

- Manage and monitor your loan portfolio, ensuring strong credit quality and proactive risk management

- Represent the bank in the community, participating in business organizations, events, and local initiatives

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree required

- Prior experience in Commercial Lending, Financial Services, and/or Outside Sales

- Strong understanding of credit analysis, loan structuring, and risk management

- Proven ability—or strong potential—to develop new business relationships

- Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through skills

Why Bank of Washington:

- Community-focused bank that reinvests locally

- Relationship-driven culture with high standards of integrity and character

- Opportunity to grow in a visible, high-impact role

- Supportive leadership and collaborative environment

- A platform for long-term professional growth

You’ll be successful here if you:

- Are motivated by relationship-building and business development

- Enjoy being visible and connected in the community

- Think entrepreneurially about growing a market and a portfolio

- Balance growth with strong credit judgment

- See your career as a long-term journey, not just a job

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you’re energized by networking, passionate about helping businesses succeed, and motivated by the opportunity to grow a meaningful commercial banking career in Clayton, we’d love to talk.

The Bank of Washington is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.