Job Type
Full-time
Description
Are you a relationship-driven commercial lender who thrives on building meaningful partnerships and supporting local businesses? Pathfinder Bank is seeking an experienced AVP, Commercial Lender to grow and manage commercial relationships in the Syracuse market while contributing to the continued strength of our community-focused banking model.
At Pathfinder Bank, we combine over 165 years of service with local decision-making, disciplined credit practices, and a collaborative leadership team. Our lenders are empowered to structure thoughtful financing solutions, maintain strong asset quality, and directly impact the communities they serve. This is not transactional lending. It is strategic, relationship-based banking.
In this role, you'll develop new commercial loan and deposit relationships, manage an existing portfolio, evaluate credit risk, and partner with internal stakeholders to deliver well-structured lending solutions aligned with the Bank's credit culture and growth objectives.
What You'll Doโข Develop and manage commercial loan and deposit relationships within the Syracuse market
โข Structure, negotiate, and close commercial and commercial real estate loans
โข Evaluate financial statements, assess credit risk, and prepare financing proposals
โข Approve loans within authority limits or present recommendations to Loan Committee
โข Maintain ongoing portfolio management, including annual reviews and risk monitoring
โข Collaborate with treasury management, credit administration, and executive leadership
โข Expand market presence through networking, community involvement, and calling on centers of influence
โข Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to Bank policies and procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- 2-5 years of related commercial lending experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
What You Bringโข Demonstrated success developing commercial loan and deposit relationships
โข Strong credit analysis and commercial loan structuring skills
โข Knowledge of commercial real estate lending and risk assessment
โข Ability to interpret financial statements and assess borrower performance
โข Strong communication and presentation skills
โข Sound judgment and the ability to balance growth with credit discipline
โข Valid Driver's License and ability to travel within the market area
Why Join Pathfinder BankYou'll join a stable, community-focused institution where decisions are made locally and relationships matter. This role offers meaningful autonomy, direct access to leadership, and the opportunity to grow a quality portfolio while supporting businesses across Central New York. If you value collaboration, accountability, and long-term impact over high-volume transactional lending, Pathfinder Bank offers a platform to build a career with purpose.
Salary Description
$80,000 - $115,000 Yearly