A well-established Louisiana community bank is seeking an experienced Commercial Loan Officer to join its growing lending team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven lender who enjoys building long-term relationships, structuring sound credit, and playing a meaningful role in the local business community.
The Commercial Loan Officer will be responsible for developing and managing a commercial loan portfolio while serving as a trusted advisor to business owners and professionals across the market. The ideal candidate brings strong production history, disciplined credit skills, and a relationship-first mindset. Knowledge of opening LPO's a plus.
Develop and manage a portfolio of commercial loans, including C&I, owner-occupied CRE, and investor real estate
Proactively generate new business through referrals, networking, and community involvement
Structure credit requests, analyze financial statements, and present loans for approval
Partner closely with credit administration, underwriting, and loan operations teams
Maintain strong asset quality and portfolio performance
Cross-sell deposit, treasury management, and other bank services
Represent the bank professionally within the local business community
Minimum of 5 years of commercial lending experience in a bank or credit environment
Proven ability to originate and manage commercial relationships
Strong understanding of credit analysis, cash flow, and risk management
Experience working within a community or regional bank preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills
Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive plan
Strong local decision-making and credit support
Stable, relationship-driven culture with long-tenured leadership
Opportunity to grow an existing book and expand market presence
Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off
Qualified candidates can apply directly or call: wendy.hicks@gogpac.com 605-403-5157
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