Commercial Credit Manager

A growing Michigan-based community bank is seeking a Commercial Credit Manager to join its Commercial Credit team in Southeast Michigan. This organization was built around strong commercial lending fundamentals, relationship-driven banking, and long-term talent development.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing commercial credit team while helping shape the future direction of the bank’s credit culture and talent pipeline. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others, balancing strong credit discipline with relationship-focused banking, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Portfolio Managers, Credit Analysts, and interns
• Oversee commercial underwriting and credit analysis processes
• Ensure adherence to credit policy, risk management standards, and regulatory expectations
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and training efforts for analysts and interns
• Partner with leadership to identify and develop future talent across the organization
• Review complex commercial credit relationships and underwriting presentations
• Help maintain strong loan quality and compliance standards
• Collaborate across lending, treasury, and credit functions to support long-term growth

A Look Into the Role

• Active leadership role with direct involvement in coaching and talent development
• Opportunity to influence the future structure and development of the commercial credit function
• Exposure to complex commercial and industrial (C&I) lending relationships
• Relationship-driven and collaborative culture with strong emphasis on internal growth and development
• Visible role with interaction across multiple commercial banking teams and leadership groups

What We’re Looking For

• 7–10+ years of progressive commercial banking experience with formal credit training
• Prior experience in Senior Credit Analyst, Portfolio Management, or Credit leadership roles
• Strong commercial underwriting and financial analysis background, particularly within C&I lending
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop junior credit professionals
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, relationship-oriented banking environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field