Job Description

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 Ohio 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 Ben Jibben at ben.jibben@gogpac.com for more details. We work with top community banks across Ohio 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.