Commercial Credit Manager – To $140K  – Broken Arrow, OK – Job # 3809-16932

Who We Are

The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves!

We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.

The Position

Our bank client is seeking to fill a Commercial Credit Manager role in the Broken Arrow, OK market.  The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the credit administration function for the bank’s commercial lending portfolio, ensuring sound credit quality, consistent underwriting practices, regulatory compliance, and effective portfolio risk management. This role partners closely with the Chief Lending Officer, commercial lending teams, executive leadership, and risk management to support strategic commercial growth while maintaining prudent credit standards. 

This position offers a generous salary of up to $140K and a full benefits package. (This is not a remote position)

Commercial Credit Manager responsibilities include:

• Ensure financial analysis, cash flow modeling, collateral analysis, and guarantor evaluations are thorough and well documented.  
• Promote strong communication and partnership between underwriting, lending,  operations, and executive leadership.  
• Support ACL/CECL methodologies and portfolio reporting processes in partnership with finance and risk management teams.  
• Review and approve commercial credit requests within delegated lending authority.  
• Maintain high standards for credit presentations and loan approval memorandums.  
• Oversee exception tracking and approval processes. Ensure compliance with NCUA  regulations, internal policies, and sound commercial lending practices.  
• Coordinate with internal audit, compliance, loan review, and external examiners during examinations and audits.  
• Provide guidance and direction on complex commercial credit relationships,  including owner-occupied real estate, investment real estate, C&I, construction, and participation loans.  
• Monitor and report key credit risk metrics to executive leadership and committees.
• Identify emerging credit risks and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.  
• Lead, mentor, and develop commercial credit staff, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.  
• Assist in maintaining and updating commercial loan policies and underwriting guidelines.  
• Establish performance expectations, coaching plans, and professional development opportunities for team.
• Participate in strategic planning and organizational leadership initiatives  
• Must comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Who Are You?

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.

You also bring the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive commercial credit and lending experience, preferably within a financial institution or bank environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage portfolio risk and support strategic commercial growth. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or related field or a combination of education and experience that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions.   
• Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience, preferably within commercial credit administration.  
• Proficient with commercial loan systems, financial analysis software, and Microsoft Office applications. 
• Strong knowledge of commercial credit principles, financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, and loan structuring.  
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, loan policy governance, and credit risk management practices.  
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive and Board-level presentation abilities.  
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent credit decisions.  

The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to:

resumes@symicorgroup.com