Vice President Commercial Lending

Regional Vice President, Commercial LendingNorthern Virginia / Washington, DC (Hybrid – Field-Based)We are partnering with a growing financial institution to identify a high-performing commercial lender to drive new business across the DC / Northern Virginia market.This is a production-focused opportunity designed for lenders who want to spend their time originating and closing deals, not getting tied up in internal processes.About the RoleThis position focuses primarily on Commercial Real Estate (CRE) lending ($1M–$10M), with the opportunity to expand into C&I and other commercial products. You will be supported by dedicated underwriting and servicing teams, allowing you to stay focused on relationship-building and deal generation.This is a field-based role, you’ll be out in the market meeting clients, attending events, and building your network, with office time serving as a home base.Key ResponsibilitiesOriginate new commercial loans (CRE + C&I)Develop and maintain relationships with business owners, investors, and referral partnersIdentify and pursue new business opportunities in the DC / Northern VA marketStructure and negotiate deals in collaboration with internal teamsAchieve and exceed annual production goalsWhat We’re Looking For8+ years of commercial lending experienceProven track record of loan production / business developmentExperience in CRE lending required (C&I a plus)Strong relationship-building and networking skillsAbility to generate new business through referrals, COIs, and direct outreachWhat Makes This Opportunity DifferentPure production role – minimal internal administrative burdenStrong existing CRE platform with active deal flowUncapped compensation structure with significant upsideTop performers consistently producing $30M–$50M+ annuallyGreater flexibility vs traditional banking environments when it comes to structuring dealsRare pension plan in addition to standard benefitsCompensationBase salary: ~$150KUncapped incentive tied to productionIf you’re a commercial lender who wants to focus on winning business and scaling your production, this is worth a conversation.