The Anderson Search Group has been engaged by a growing Houston-based community bank to identify an experienced Commercial Lender to help expand its commercial banking platform. This opportunity is ideal for a relationship-driven lender who enjoys developing new business, building long-term client relationships, and working in an entrepreneurial environment where individual contributions have a direct impact on the bank's growth and success. Unlike institutions that focus primarily on commercial real estate, this organization is seeking well-rounded commercial lenders with more of a generalist emphasis on commercial & industrial (C&I) lending, CRE and Construction lending, operating deposits, and treasury management relationships. The ideal candidate enjoys working with closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, medical practices, professional service firms, manufacturers, distributors, and other middle-market companies. Responsibilities • Develop new commercial lending relationships throughout the Houston market. • Originate commercial loans while growing operating deposit and treasury management relationships. • Build long-term relationships with business owners and professional referral sources. • Structure commercial credit opportunities in partnership with internal credit professionals. • Manage and grow an existing commercial loan portfolio while maintaining strong credit quality. • Partner with Treasury Management and SBA specialists to deliver comprehensive commercial banking solutions. • Monitor portfolio performance and maintain sound underwriting and credit discipline. • Represent the bank within the Houston business community and cultivate new referral opportunities. Preferred Qualifications • 3+ years of commercial lending experience. • Demonstrated success originating commercial loans, deposits, and treasury management relationships. • Experience with C&I lending, owner-occupied commercial real estate, commercial real estate, and/or SBA lending. • Strong business development skills with an emphasis on relationship banking. • Existing Houston business relationships are preferred. • Proven ability to independently source, structure, and close new commercial lending opportunities. • Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help build a growing community banking franchise. Preferred Production Profile • Annual commercial loan production of approximately $5MM–$10MM+. • Strong emphasis on generating core operating deposits and treasury management relationships. • Experience managing commercial relationships generally ranging from $250K–$4MM in credit exposure. • SBA lending experience—or a desire to expand an SBA lending practice—is highly desirable. Why Consider This Opportunity? • Join a well-capitalized, rapidly growing community bank with an entrepreneurial culture. • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping build a commercial lending franchise. • Collaborative leadership team with direct access to executive decision-makers. • Broad product platform supporting commercial lending, treasury management, deposits, and SBA solutions. • Excellent opportunity for a relationship-focused lender seeking long-term growth, autonomy, and visibility within a growing organization.