Vice President, Commercial Lender

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
• A supportive leadership and collaborative environment
• A platform for long-term professional growth