Commercial Lender

About The Role

As a Commercial Lender, you will serve as a member of the Lending division responsible for development and management of a commercial loan portfolio. The position prospects for quality loan opportunities and generates and maintains a quality loan portfolio.

Join the Guaranty Bank and Trust Team!

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling career in the banking industry? At Guaranty Bank and Trust, we're more than just a bank—we're a community of passionate individuals dedicated to making a positive impact. From personalized service to active community involvement, we support our neighbors in meaningful ways, and we want you to be a part of this incredible journey.

Why Choose Us?
Founded in 1913, Guaranty Bank & Trust has been serving its community with a mission that goes beyond financial transactions, focusing on building bridges, nurturing growth, and ensuring a brighter future. Recognized for its excellence, Guaranty Bank & Trust has been named one of the “Best 100 Companies to Work for in Texas” by Texas Monthly Magazine for thirteen consecutive years and has earned a 5-star rating from Bauer Financial, Inc.

Exciting Opportunities Await

At Guaranty Bank and Trust, we believe in taking care of our team just as well as we take care of our customers. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample Paid Time Off (PTO) to ensure your work-life balance. But that's not all! We prioritize on-the-job training and continued educational opportunities so your career can flourish.

We are currently searching for the right person to join our team as a Commercial Lender.

As a Commercial Lender, you will serve as a member of the Lending division responsible for development and management of a commercial loan portfolio. The position prospects for quality loan opportunities and generates and maintains a quality loan portfolio. The job functions are:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a commercial loan portfolio for the bank.
• Focus on making high quality loans which comprise of C&I loans and owner occupied CRE loans. Knowledge of SBA loans is required.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a calling officer and prospect for new loans.
• Demonstrate superior credit skills and loan management abilities for presenting new loans for approval and also maintain existing loan portfolio.
• Develop measurable goals and objectives that focus on both customer service and long term profits.
• Work closely with management to formulate strategic planning goals and objectives to grow the bank’s loan portfolio and net income while providing loan services our customers and cultivating relationships with potential customers to drive loan growth.
• Keep abreast of related industry and professional trends and products and services to ensure the current and future effectiveness and profitability of the bank’s services, policies, staff proficiencies and processed as they relate to assigned areas of responsibilities.
• Work towards and assist in the positive image and growth of the bank.
• Comply with all federal, state and local regulatory rules and regulations governing financial institutions, as well as all company policies and procedures.
• Complete and pass all required regulatory compliance training as assigned.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Secondary oversight of lobby services
• Management of personal banking, cash operations, and loan floor supervisors
• Daily oversight in absence of market supervisor/president
• Perform any additional duties and tasks assigned by management.

About You

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Sound knowledge of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of compliance with Federal and State regulations pertaining to the banking industry.
• Strong knowledge of lending products and services.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to handle high pressure situations.
• Exceptional management, organizational, planning, time management and project management skills.
• Excellent written, communication and customer relations skills.
• Ability to set strategic goals and ensure high quality of products and services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business-related field required.
• Some experience in Consumer Lending- required.
• Formal credit training - required

WORK LOCATION: Guaranty Bank & Trust in Bryan, TX. Must live within 30 minutes of the bank's location listed below.

Address:

2800 S Texas Ave Suite 140, Bryan, TX 77802

Be Part of Something Bigger
Imagine working in a place where your career drives both personal success and customer satisfaction. Our commitment to employee advancement is genuine—Guaranty Bank and Trust is the perfect place for professionals eager to build a rewarding career. Join us and thrive in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and career development. We can’t wait to meet you!

At Guaranty Bank and Trust, we empower our customers to achieve their financial dreams and goals. As a Commercial Lender, you'll play a pivotal role in this mission. Ready to make a difference? Join us and turn your career aspirations into reality!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: sit; use hands in repetitive motions to finger, grasp, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to: stand; walk; and lift or reach with hands and arms.

Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation/inspection of machines and/or using measurement devices at distances close to the eyes.

What We Offer

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position. We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Coverage is available to employees and their eligible dependents in accordance with our written plan documents. You may also be eligible for a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a retirement savings plan, including 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans, short and long-term disability benefits, education and training benefits, and discounts on banking products and services. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and paid holidays. PTO accruals begin at .0745 per hour worked for our part time employees up to a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year for certain Full-Time employees. PTO accruals are dependent on position, status (Full time or Part time), and years of experience in accordance with our PTO policy. Most Full-Time employees are also offered 6 paid holidays and Part Time employees are offered pro-rated paid holidays. In addition, employees in Utah and Nevada may be eligible for pay for certain state recognized holidays. Visit our website for more details. Check it out!