Commercial Lending Officer

Switchboard is seeking a Commercial Loan Officer for our client, Elevations Credit Union. This is a production-focused role where you'll originate and manage commercial relationships across Elevation's trade area. You'll have the autonomy to build your book of business with strong compensation tied directly to your production, supported by a collaborative team environment and streamlined internal processes.

This role is ideal for a relationship-driven lender who wants to grow their earning potential in a credit union that values producers. You'll work primarily with commercial real estate, C&I, and consumer construction loans, with the freedom to place business anywhere from Fort Collins to Denver based on market opportunities and your network. If you're looking to join a growing commercial lending team with an excellent comp structure, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Originate new commercial loan relationships through proactive business development and networking
• Serve as the primary point of contact for members throughout the lending process from initial conversation through closing and ongoing relationship management
• Structure and present commercial loan deals including commercial real estate, C&I lines of credit, and consumer construction loans
• Build and maintain strong external partnerships and referral networks to generate deal flow
• Represent Elevations Credit Union in the business community to develop market presence
• Work collaboratively with underwriting, credit analysts, and loan operations to move deals efficiently through the pipeline
• Prepare and present loan packages for Business Loan Committee approval
• Stay informed on market conditions, competitor activity, and pricing trends in the Colorado commercial lending market

Requirements

• 3+ years of commercial lending experience with demonstrated success in originating and managing commercial relationships
• Proven track record of business development and loan production in a bank or credit union environment
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate lending, C&I lines of credit, and construction lending
• Ability to structure deals, analyze financial statements, and understand credit risk
• Established network within the Colorado commercial lending market (Fort Collins to Denver corridor) strongly preferred
• Self-starter that can develop business, source deals, and build lasting relationships
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with business owners and internal stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

• Salary of $90K - $130K. On target earnings of $160K - $330K (dependent on loan goal target). Total compensation package includes base salary plus variable commission.
• Hybrid work schedule: 2-3 days per week at Elevations’ Broomfield Basecamp; occasional regional travel across Northern Colorado as needed.
• 4 weeks paid time off for full-time employees, work anniversary paid time off, paid volunteer time off, and 12 paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contributions to supercharge your Health Savings Account
• Up to a 4% match on 401(k) contributions
• Up to twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Program that provides personalized care options for your whole household
• Ample opportunity to learn, develop and grow with access to LinkedIn Learning, career and leadership development programs, job shadowing, a mentor program, and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year