Commercial Loan Officer – Missouri (Community Bank)
Are you an experienced commercial lender who thrives on building strong business relationships and structuring creative credit solutions? A well-capitalized, community-focused bank in Missouri is seeking a Commercial Loan Officer to lead local business development and portfolio growth.
This is a relationship-first role—not a cold-calling numbers game. You’ll work face-to-face with business owners, understand their goals, and provide the financing they need to grow and succeed.
What You’ll Do:
Build and manage a high-quality portfolio of commercial loans
Identify new business opportunities through strategic calling and community engagement
Analyze credit and financials to structure sound loan packages
Maintain portfolio profitability, credit quality, and compliance benchmarks
Collaborate with credit analysts, support staff, and senior management
What We’re Looking For:
5+ years of experience in commercial lending at a community bank
Deep understanding of credit, financial statements, and business lending structures
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, business, or related field
Why Join This Bank?
Long-tenured team with a family-oriented culture
Strong reputation in the community and among business clients
Competitive compensation and full benefits
Real autonomy and the ability to shape your own portfolio
Interested? Apply with your resume, or reach out directly to Nash Wergin at nash.wergin@gogpac.com for more details. We work with top community banks across Missouri and beyond—if this isn’t quite right, we’re happy to help you explore other options.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
