Commercial Real Estate Lender in Chicago

Date Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Commercial Real Estate Lender
Full-Time | Bonus Eligible | Competitive Pay + Full Benefits
Contact: Crystal Fryers | crystal.fryers@gogpac.com

We’re representing a well-capitalized, community-focused financial institution that blends big-bank resources with a relationship-first banking model. They’re actively seeking a Commercial Real Estate Lender to join their team and take ownership of an established portfolio while continuing to drive new business.

Why This Opportunity?

  • Strong, community-driven culture

  • Competitive base salary with discretionary bonus potential

  • Full suite of employee benefits

  • Family-friendly hours and promote-from-within culture

  • Opportunity to join a growing bank with a proven model

What You’ll Do:

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of commercial real estate clients

  • Cultivate new relationships through referrals, calling, and networking

  • Assess client business and personal needs to deliver tailored financing solutions

  • Negotiate loan structures and cross-sell additional services

  • Oversee renewals and documentation while monitoring portfolio performance

  • Stay current on market trends and competitive offerings

  • Build and maintain a professional network of referral sources and COIs

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics

  • 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate lending

  • Strong credit knowledge and familiarity with banking policies

  • Formal credit training preferred

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  • High ethical standards and professional integrity

Compensation:

  • Estimated base salary: $100,000–$140,000 annually

  • Bonus eligible

  • Final compensation based on skills, experience, and qualifications

Benefits Include:

  • Medical, dental, vision coverage

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Critical illness and accident insurance

  • Parental leave and paid time off

  • Transportation and commuting benefits

  • Banking perks and pet insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you're a commercial real estate lender looking to make a meaningful impact in a relationship-based environment, this opportunity could be your next move.

Interested?
This opportunity is managed by Crystal Fryers, Executive Recruiter with gpac. Reach out for a confidential conversation:
Crystal Fryers
Executive Recruiter | gpac
crystal.fryers@gogpac.com

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.