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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 Do
Develop and manage commercial loan and deposit relationships within the Syracuse market
Structure, negotiate, and close commercial and commercial real estate loans
Evaluate financial statements, assess credit risk, and prepare financing proposals
Approve loans within authority limits or present recommendations to Loan Committee
Maintain ongoing portfolio management, including annual reviews and risk monitoring
Collaborate with treasury management, credit administration, and executive leadership
Expand market presence through networking, community involvement, and calling on centers of influence
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 Bring
Demonstrated success developing commercial loan and deposit relationships
Strong credit analysis and commercial loan structuring skills
Knowledge of commercial real estate lending and risk assessment
Ability to interpret financial statements and assess borrower performance
Strong communication and presentation skills
Sound judgment and the ability to balance growth with credit discipline
Valid Driver's License and ability to travel within the market area

Why Join Pathfinder Bank
You'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.