SVP Commercial Lending Manager

SVP Commercial Lending Manager – West Michigan Region | Grand Rapids, MI

Lead a commercial lending team. Grow business relationships. Make an impact across West Michigan.

We are seeking an experienced commercial lending leader to oversee lender performance, drive business development, and maintain a strong commercial loan portfolio in its West Michigan region.

REQUIRED: Candidates must have at least 10 years of commercial lending experience AND experience managing a team of direct reports.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Based in Grand Rapids, this position combines commercial lending leadership with business development and portfolio management. You will develop commercial lenders, originate lending opportunities, and support sound credit decisions while delivering exceptional member service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop commercial lenders through coaching, training, performance management, and pipeline oversight.• Review lending opportunities, loan structures, risk-based pricing, and production forecasts.• Originate and grow commercial relationships across C&I, investment real estate, and development lending.• Develop new business through prospecting, referral relationships, and relationship management.• Expand member relationships through lending and depository solutions.• Analyze financial statements, assess credit risk, and maintain accurate risk ratings.• Oversee annual reviews, renewals, loan documentation, and closings.• Monitor portfolio performance, maintain asset quality, and minimize credit losses.• Ensure compliance with lending policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 10 years of commercial lending experience.• Experience managing a team of direct reports, including responsibility for coaching, development, and performance management.• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.• Strong financial analysis skills and understanding of business financial statements.• Thorough knowledge of commercial lending policies, loan structuring, depository services, and banking or credit union operations.• Ability to explain complex credit matters and build productive relationships with members and colleagues.

INTERESTED?

Send your résumé to: caroline.larkin@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.