Commercial Banking Officer

Commercial Banking Officer Build business. Strengthen community. At Brattleboro Savings & Loan, commercial banking is personal. As a mutual community bank and Certified B Corp, we believe strong local businesses create stronger communities and we're proud to play a meaningful role in helping both thrive. If you enjoy building relationships, developing business, and delivering thoughtful financial solutions, you'll find more than just a job here. You'll find a collaborative team, meaningful community connections, hybrid flexibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the Brattleboro area and beyond. What You'll Do This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys balancing relationship management, business development, and credit expertise.

You will:

Develop and grow commercial banking relationships throughout the communities we serve Proactively prospect for new business and build strong connections with business owners, referral partners, and community leaders Serve as the primary relationship manager for commercial customers and their broader banking needs Structure, underwrite, and originate commercial loan opportunities Analyze financial statements, tax returns, cash flow, and other credit information to assess risk and opportunity Present loan requests and recommendations to Loan Committee and Board leadership Manage and monitor an assigned commercial loan portfolio Collaborate with commercial credit and internal bank partners to deliver strong customer solutions Participate in community events, volunteer activities, and relationship-building opportunities that strengthen BS&L's local presence Support portfolio quality, documentation compliance, audits, and ongoing risk management What We're Looking For You may be a great fit if you bring: 5+ years of progressive commercial lending, credit, or portfolio management experience Strong commercial underwriting and credit analysis skills Experience structuring both CRE and C&I commercial loan solutions Confidence analyzing financial statements, tax returns, and cash flow Business development instincts and relationship-building strength Strong communication and presentation skills Sound judgment, negotiation ability, and risk awareness A collaborative, team-first mindset Community-minded energy and a genuine interest in relationship banking Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field preferred. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $80,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience Comprehensive health & welfare benefits 401(k) with company match Paid time off Professional development opportunities Volunteer/community engagement opportunities Hybrid work eligibility Brattleboro Savings & Loan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you're looking for a commercial banking role where relationships matter, local businesses know your name, and community involvement is part of the job -not an afterthought, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

Financial acumen: 1 year (Preferred)

Commercial Lending:

1 year (Preferred) Commercial underwriting: 1 year (Preferred) Credit analysis: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Brattleboro, VT 05301