The Agency · 2 hours ago
Vice President Commercial Lending
Greater Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe Agency is seeking an experienced Vice President – Commercial Lender to manage commercial banking relationships in the Greater Boston market. This senior-level role involves sourcing and developing C&I lending relationships, performing financial analysis, and collaborating with credit analysts while focusing on maintaining strong credit and compliance standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Tyler Remkus
Responsibilities
Proactively develop new C&I and CRE relationships through networking, COI engagement, local business involvement, and market expertise
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of lending opportunities aligned with the institution’s credit appetite
Represent the organization at business events, professional associations, and community activities
Identify opportunities to expand existing customer relationships and cultivate long-term partnerships
Perform detailed financial analysis, cash-flow evaluation, and risk assessment for commercial loan requests
Structure credit facilities including term loans, lines of credit, equipment financing, and owner-occupied real estate loans
Collaborate with credit analysts to prepare accurate, timely underwriting packages
Present recommendations to loan committees and work with leadership on deal strategy
Manage an established portfolio of business clients with a focus on credit quality, covenant compliance, and relationship expansion
Conduct annual reviews, monitor borrower performance, and identify emerging risks
Deepen client relationships by cross-selling treasury management, deposit services, and other business banking solutions
Respond promptly to customer needs while maintaining strong communication and service standards
Partner with cash management, retail, credit, and operations teams to deliver a seamless end-to-end client experience
Provide guidance or mentorship to junior lenders or support staff as needed
Participate in commercial banking strategy discussions and contribute insights on local market conditions and competitive dynamics
Qualification
Required
7–12+ years of commercial lending experience with a strong emphasis on C&I lending
Demonstrated ability to source, structure, and close new commercial relationships within Greater Boston
Strong financial analysis and credit underwriting skills, including experience with cash-flow lending
Proven track record of portfolio growth and relationship management
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of banking regulations, loan documentation, and commercial credit risk practices
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field preferred
Established COI network within Greater Boston strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation structure with performance-based incentives
Company
The Agency
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Logan Koopman
Founder & CEO
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