Angott Search Group is partnering confidentially with a respected, relationship-driven community bank seeking a Commercial Lender to support continued growth in the Springfield, IL market.
This role is ideal for a motivated business developer who enjoys prospecting, building relationships, and driving new loan production rather than managing an inherited portfolio.
The Opportunity
Focus on new business development and loan growth
Local decision-making and supportive credit culture
Opportunity to build and grow a commercial portfolio
Strong community presence and long-term career stability
Key Responsibilities
Develop new commercial lending relationships (CRE and/or C&I)
Prospect and originate new loan opportunities
Analyze financial statements and structure credit solutions
Manage and grow a commercial portfolio
Partner with credit, operations, and leadership teams
Represent the bank within the local business community
Qualifications
2–3+ years Commercial Lending experience (CRE or C&I)
Proven prospecting and business development mindset
Entrepreneurial “fire in the belly” to drive production
Annual production expectations of approximately $9–10MM for seasoned lenders
Springfield market ties strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Competitive base salary + incentive compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
401(k) with match and profit sharing
Generous PTO and volunteer time off
Professional development resources and career advancement opportunities
Wellness and employee engagement programs
𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿?
At Angott Search Group (ASG), we understand how critical the right leadership is to your success. For over 40 years, we’ve helped financial institutions, banks, and credit unions solve this challenge by identifying and placing visionary executives who lead with impact.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀; 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀.
As experts in Banking and Credit Union Executive Search, our team brings industry-specific knowledge, national reach, and a proven process to every search. We align our efforts with your business goals and culture, ensuring your next leader isn’t just qualified, they’re the right fit.
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽:
1. We listen to your needs and goals
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From CEOs and CFOs to SVPs and functional leaders, we bring precision and personal service to every engagement because we know the long-term success of your institution depends on the leadership you choose today.
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗦𝗚:
• 40+ years of executive search success
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𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲:
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