Commercial Loan Officer

About the role

We are seeking candidates who are based near Chicago, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Generate, evaluate, and structure commercial loan opportunities, including CRE, term loans, lines of credit, and SBA 7(a)/504 products.
• Perform initial financial analysis and pre-screening to assess creditworthiness and deal viability.
• Coincide with internal teams (underwriting, closing, and administration) to efficiently move loans from origination through closing, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for borrowers, credit union partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless lending experience.
• Build and maintain referral networks (CPAs, brokers, attorneys, etc.) and represent the organization at events to generate new opportunities.
• Educate clients and partners on lending solutions, maintain regular touchpoints, and support long-term relationship expansion.
• Stay informed on market trends and collaborate with marketing on targeted business development initiatives.
• Uphold high levels of responsiveness, professionalism, and service in all interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate lending.
• Syndication/participation lending knowledge highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial loan products, credit analysis, and underwriting fundamentals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage borrowers, partners, and internal stakeholders across varying levels of financial knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate cross-functionally while contributing to shared business goals.
• Proven organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines simultaneously.
• Solid financial acumen, including the ability to interpret financial statements, assess credit risk, and support sound lending decisions.
• Knowledge of commercial lending markets, including industry trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics.
• Effective sales and negotiation skills, with the ability to identify opportunities, structure solutions, overcome objections, and close deals.

Pay

$100,000 - $130,000