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Commercial Lender
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GPAC
Morgan City, LA (In Person)
$175,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Commercial Lender - Growth Market Opportunity (Terrebonne Parish) A growing Louisiana-based community bank is seeking an experienced Commercial Lender to help expand and develop a new growth market in Terrebonne Parish market. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a motivated lender who enjoys business development, relationship management, and building a territory with strong support from executive leadership and an established underwriting team. This role is ideal for a self-starter with strong Commercial Real Estate (CRE) and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) lending experience who can independently develop relationships, grow a portfolio, and become a long-term leader within the organization. This opportunity also offers potential future advancement into market leadership. Responsibilities Develop and grow commercial banking relationships throughout the Lafayette market and surrounding areas Build and manage a portfolio of CRE, C&I, and business banking relationships Generate new loan and deposit opportunities through business development and community involvement Structure, negotiate, and present commercial credit requests for approval Maintain strong credit quality while managing client relationships throughout the lending process Partner with underwriting and credit teams to ensure timely loan processing and portfolio management Expand the bank's presence in a developing territory with support from executive leadership Represent the bank within the local business community and professional organizations Cross-sell treasury management, deposit, and other banking solutions to commercial clients Qualifications Approximately 5+ years of commercial lending experience preferred Experience with CRE and C&I lending required Ability to independently manage and grow a commercial portfolio Existing business development network and ability to bring relationships preferred Strong understanding of credit analysis, loan structuring, and risk management Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with strong communication skills Community banking background preferred Compensation & Benefits Base salary range approximately $150,000 - $200,000 depending on experience and portfolio Incentive/bonus program available Mileage reimbursement and phone allowance Company credit card provided 3-4 weeks PTO depending on level/title Strong internal underwriting support team Opportunity for future advancement into market leadership roles If you're ready to join a strong, locally based bank that believes in personal service, community roots, and genuine growth opportunities — we'd love to meet you. 📩 Apply today and start building your future right here in Terrebonne Parish. wendy.hicks@gogpac.com or call 605-403-5157 for more details.