Director of Commercial & Industrial

Centier Bank values diversity and believes it strengthens our ability to attract, retain, and engage associates while reinforcing our community relationships. Our associates are our most valuable asset, bringing individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, and talent that collectively shape our culture, reputation, and success. A Centier Associate embodies a servant heart, delivers remarkable service, and is self-motivated to achieve exceptional results. Our corporate values—Caring, Loyalty, Integrity, Friendship, and Fun—define who we are as an award-winning company.

Benefits

• Free visits and prescriptions through Marathon Health Clinics
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K match
• Associate Stock Ownership Plan
• Daycare Reimbursement
• Free onsite fitness center and fitness reimbursements
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Voice in Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Council initiatives
• Career growth opportunities
• Work/Life Balance

About the Role

The Director of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) provides strategic leadership and oversight of the bank’s C&I lending platform. In partnership with the Head of Community Banking and Market Presidents, this role drives disciplined portfolio growth, supports relationship strategies, maintains strong credit quality, and ensures consistent execution of the bank’s C&I strategy across all markets. The Director collaborates with C&I Commercial Bankers and Credit Administration to ensure sound underwriting, proactive risk management, and compliance with regulatory and credit standards. This position also aligns C&I lending with Treasury, Retail, Wealth Management, and Operations to deliver comprehensive financial solutions. A key focus is providing clear direction to lending teams to improve speed to market, reinforce relationship-based banking, and strengthen the bank’s competitive position. Location is to be determined.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Portfolio Leadership
  • Develop and execute the C&I lending strategy aligned with growth, profitability, and risk objectives.
  • Partner with Market Presidents to identify market-specific opportunities and set production goals.
  • Advance relationship-based banking strategies to deepen client engagement, expand referral networks, and drive long-term, multi-product client relationships.
  • Monitor portfolio performance, diversification, and concentration limits.
• Credit Oversight & Risk Management
  • Ensure consistent underwriting standards and adherence to credit policy.
  • Collaborate with Credit Administration on structuring and approval of complex C&I transactions.
  • Identify and proactively address emerging portfolio risks.
• Business Development & Market Expansion
  • Support C&I Commercial Bankers in expanding market presence and deepening key relationships.
  • Represent the bank in industry and professional organizations.
• Organization Alignment
  • Foster collaboration across Credit, Treasury Management, Retail Banking, Wealth Management, and Operations.
  • Serve as a liaison between C&I teams and executive leadership to ensure strategic alignment.
• Leadership & Talent Development
  • Promote a collaborative, accountable, client-focused culture.
  • Support recruiting, training, and succession planning for C&I talent.
  • Expand lender knowledge of secondary-market products in coordination with Syndications.
• Operational Excellence
  • Participate in internal and external loan reviews.
  • Ensure timely, accurate reporting of portfolio performance and pipeline activity.
  • Support process and technology initiatives to enhance efficiency and client experience.

Desired Outcome: Disciplined C&I growth, consistent credit execution, enhanced speed to market, and strong alignment across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Proven track record of driving profitable loan growth while maintaining strong credit quality.
• Deep understanding of C&I business, market penetration, lending structures, and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, relationship management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through influence, fostering alignment across diverse business functions.
• Ability to coach and train others on credit analysis and writing loan presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (required).
• MBA or Graduate Banking Degree (preferred).
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in C&I lending, including leadership of multi-market teams.