AVP, Commercial Lender

About the role

Pathfinder Bank is seeking an experienced AVP, Commercial Lender to grow and manage commercial relationships in the Syracuse market while contributing to the continued strength of our community-focused banking model.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commercial loan and deposit relationships within the Syracuse market
• Structure, negotiate, and close commercial and commercial real estate loans
• Evaluate financial statements, assess credit risk, and prepare financing proposals
• Approve loans within authority limits or present recommendations to Loan Committee
• Maintain ongoing portfolio management, including annual reviews and risk monitoring
• Collaborate with treasury management, credit administration, and executive leadership
• Expand market presence through networking, community involvement, and calling on centers of influence
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to Bank policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• 2–5 years of related commercial lending experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success developing commercial loan and deposit relationships
• Strong credit analysis and commercial loan structuring skills
• Knowledge of commercial real estate lending and risk assessment
• Ability to interpret financial statements and assess borrower performance
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Sound judgment and the ability to balance growth with credit discipline
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel within the market area

Skills

• Commercial lending expertise
• Financial statement analysis
• Relationship-building abilities
• Collaborative leadership

Benefits

• Stable, community-focused institution
• Decisions made locally
• Direct access to leadership
• Opportunity to grow a quality portfolio
• Supporting businesses across Central New York
• Autonomy and meaningful work

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Full-time position