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 Kansas City, MO is seeking a Commercial Loan Officer to lead local business development and portfolio growth across the metro area.
This is a relationship-first role—not a cold-calling numbers game. You’ll work directly with business owners across Kansas City, Johnson County, and the surrounding metro communities, learning their goals and providing the financing they need to grow and succeed.
Build and manage a high-quality portfolio of commercial loans
Identify new business opportunities through strategic calling, networking, and community engagement
Analyze credit and financials to structure sound, creative loan packages
Maintain portfolio profitability, credit quality, and compliance benchmarks
Collaborate with credit analysts, support staff, and senior management to deliver exceptional client experiences
5+ years of experience in commercial lending at a community or regional bank
Strong understanding of credit, financial statements, and business lending structures
Established relationships or market knowledge in the Kansas City business community
Excellent relationship-building, problem-solving, and communication skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, business, or related field
Long-tenured team with a supportive, family-oriented culture
Strong reputation throughout the Kansas City business community
Competitive compensation, full benefits, and meaningful incentives
Real autonomy and flexibility to shape your own portfolio and market strategy
Interested? Apply with your resume or reach out directly to Nash Wergin at nash.wergin@gogpac.com for more details.
We work with top community banks across Kansas City and throughout Missouri—if this opportunity isn’t the perfect fit, we’re happy to help you explore others.
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.
