Commercial Loan Officer – Jackson County, MS
A respected, community-focused financial institution is seeking an experienced Commercial Loan Officer to join its growing team in Jackson County, Mississippi. This is an outstanding opportunity for a relationship-driven lender with an established network of business contacts and a passion for helping local businesses succeed.
You'll be responsible for developing new commercial relationships, managing an existing loan portfolio, and providing customized lending and deposit solutions to businesses throughout the Gulf Coast market. If you enjoy local decision-making, strong leadership support, and a community banking culture, this is the opportunity for you.
What You'll Do
- Develop and expand commercial banking relationships with business owners and community leaders throughout Jackson County and the surrounding Gulf Coast.
- Generate new commercial loan and deposit opportunities through business development and networking.
- Analyze financial statements, tax returns, and credit information to structure sound lending solutions.
- Prepare and present credit requests for approval.
- Manage and grow an existing commercial loan portfolio while maintaining strong asset quality.
- Cross-sell treasury management, deposit, and other banking services.
- Conduct annual relationship reviews and ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of commercial lending experience in the Jackson County or Gulf Coast market.
- Proven success developing new business and managing commercial relationships.
- Strong commercial credit analysis, underwriting, and loan structuring experience.
- Experience with C&I, commercial real estate, and small business lending.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary based on experience
- Performance-based incentive plan
- 401(k)
- 2–3 weeks paid vacation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cell phone allowance
- Gym membership allowance
- Country club dues reimbursement for business development
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Ongoing professional development and advancement opportunities
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for a lender who:
- Has an established network throughout Jackson County.
- Consistently generates and closes quality commercial loans.
- Builds lasting client relationships and is active in the community.
- Possesses strong credit skills and business development experience.
- Thrives in a collaborative, customer-focused banking environment.
If you're looking for a highly visible role where your lending expertise and local relationships can make an immediate impact, we'd love to speak with you.
Contact:
Wendy Hicks
GPAC Banking Division
wendy.hicks@gogpac.com
605-403-5157
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.
