Remote Commercial Lender Jobs
Remote commercial lender jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed financial teams hiring for portfolio management, credit analysis, and business development. Employers hiring remotely right now include First Guaranty Bank, Quaint Oak Bank, and Stearns Bank NA. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Great employees are essential to maintaining the confidence our customers place in us. FGB believes that our employees are our greatest asset as demonstrated in their professionalism and dedication. We encourage open communication and strive to cultivate an environment in which our employees will contribute new ideas and innovations that will help us excel. As we grow, we want YOU to join our team to help fulfill our mission of serving the banking needs in our local communities.
Our full-time employees are eligible for amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision, and basic life/AD&D insurance, prescription drug benefits, long term disability, and salary continuance (short-term disability). In addition, they get paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, a tuition reimbursement program, 401k, section 125 cafeteria plan, and the opportunity to earn FGB stock grants. Apply today to enjoy these benefits and more!
Position Summary
The Commercial Lender position is responsible for the identification and cultivation of customer relationships (new and existing). The position accomplishes this by prospecting for new leads and opportunities and meeting with the companies/individuals to determine the best loan, deposit, and cash management products to meet their needs. The position operates with limited credit authority. This position supports the St Tammany market. Candidates must currently reside in or have significant professional involvement within this market. The ideal candidate possesses deep local market knowledge and established business relationships that can contribute to successful market expansion efforts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend to the needs of present and potential customers seeking a banking relationship that may involve unsecured funds and/or credit secured by mortgages or other banking products.
- Interview applicants to develop information concerning their business or consumer needs, desires, repayment ability and earnings to determine the viability of the relationship.
- Obtain and direct the analysis of all financial data.
- Conduct credit checks and make on site visits.
- Take the banking relationship through the credit process, deposit process and ancillary bank products process.
- Responsible for growth of individual loan portfolio and achieving loan production goals, deposit goals, and referral goals.
- Follow current loans to ensure complete conformity with terms and identification of developing trends.
- Work past due loans to ensure they are kept current.
- Stay abreast of portfolios risk ratings, work high risk credits out of the bank, enhance relationships with stronger credits.
- Responsible for cross selling activities including Deposit products, cash management referrals and referring business to any other internal partners.
- Perform required outside calling activity and record it in the Bank’s CRM program.
- Provide customers with routine platform services, such as approving checks for cashing, loan draws, or addressing customer requests.
- Work with Customers to correct/clear loan exceptions (financial, covenant, collateral, etc.) as needed.
- Represent First Guaranty Bank in the community.
- Adhere to BSA/AML policy and all other bank policies.
- Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)
- 3 years lending experience. May substitute for related experience at management discretion.
- Formal credit training preferred.
- Strong sales skills
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Time Management
- High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Great employees are essential to maintaining the confidence our customers place in us. FGB believes that our employees are our greatest asset as demonstrated in their professionalism and dedication. We encourage open communication and strive to cultivate an environment in which our employees will contribute new ideas and innovations that will help us excel. As we grow, we want YOU to join our team to help fulfill our mission of serving the banking needs in our local communities.
Our full-time employees are eligible for amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision, and basic life/AD&D insurance, prescription drug benefits, long term disability, and salary continuance (short-term disability). In addition, they get paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, a tuition reimbursement program, 401k, section 125 cafeteria plan, and the opportunity to earn FGB stock grants. Apply today to enjoy these benefits and more!
Position Summary
The Commercial Lender position is responsible for the identification and cultivation of customer relationships (new and existing). The position accomplishes this by prospecting for new leads and opportunities and meeting with the companies/individuals to determine the best loan, deposit, and cash management products to meet their needs. The position operates with limited credit authority. This position supports the St Tammany market. Candidates must currently reside in or have significant professional involvement within this market. The ideal candidate possesses deep local market knowledge and established business relationships that can contribute to successful market expansion efforts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend to the needs of present and potential customers seeking a banking relationship that may involve unsecured funds and/or credit secured by mortgages or other banking products.
- Interview applicants to develop information concerning their business or consumer needs, desires, repayment ability and earnings to determine the viability of the relationship.
- Obtain and direct the analysis of all financial data.
- Conduct credit checks and make on site visits.
- Take the banking relationship through the credit process, deposit process and ancillary bank products process.
- Responsible for growth of individual loan portfolio and achieving loan production goals, deposit goals, and referral goals.
- Follow current loans to ensure complete conformity with terms and identification of developing trends.
- Work past due loans to ensure they are kept current.
- Stay abreast of portfolios risk ratings, work high risk credits out of the bank, enhance relationships with stronger credits.
- Responsible for cross selling activities including Deposit products, cash management referrals and referring business to any other internal partners.
- Perform required outside calling activity and record it in the Bank’s CRM program.
- Provide customers with routine platform services, such as approving checks for cashing, loan draws, or addressing customer requests.
- Work with Customers to correct/clear loan exceptions (financial, covenant, collateral, etc.) as needed.
- Represent First Guaranty Bank in the community.
- Adhere to BSA/AML policy and all other bank policies.
- Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)
- 3 years lending experience. May substitute for related experience at management discretion.
- Formal credit training preferred.
- Strong sales skills
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Time Management
- High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote commercial lender jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field
- Proven experience underwriting commercial loans or analyzing business financial statements
- Proficiency in credit analysis software and core banking platforms
- Strong knowledge of SBA lending guidelines, CRE, or C&I loan structures
- Established or demonstrable ability to grow and manage a commercial loan portfolio
- Relevant certifications such as the Credit Risk Certification or Graduate School of Banking completion
Tips for Your Remote Commercial Lender Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote commercial lender openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Remote roles fill fast, so checking for new postings regularly gives you a real advantage.
Show your remote work setup upfront
Remote lenders manage sensitive client conversations and credit decisions from home. Call out your dedicated workspace, secure internet connection, and any video conferencing or loan origination software you already use. Employers screen for this before the first interview.
Build a written communication sample
Remote commercial lending runs on written updates, credit memos, and async client communication. Prepare a concise credit summary or deal memo you can share as a work sample. It signals that you can close deals and manage borrower relationships without relying on in-person contact.
Target distributed lending teams directly
Remote-first online lenders, SBA-focused lenders, and fintech companies have built entire distributed credit teams. Searching by team structure, not just job title, helps you find employers whose remote workflow is already mature and where you won't be the only person working off-site.
Remote Commercial Lender Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote commercial lender job?
Target remote-first banks, credit unions, online lenders, and fintech companies that have built distributed lending teams. Remote commercial lender hiring screens heavily for self-direction, strong written communication, and the ability to manage a loan portfolio without in-person oversight. Candidates who can demonstrate pipeline management, credit underwriting experience, and comfort with video-based client relationships stand out most in remote hiring processes.
Which companies hire remote commercial lenders?
Employers currently hiring remote commercial lenders include First Guaranty Bank, Quaint Oak Bank, and Stearns Bank NA, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote commercial lender roles tend to come from online banks, fintech lenders, SBA-focused lenders, and credit unions that have adopted distributed team structures.
Can you get a remote commercial lender job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level commercial lender roles are competitive because employers expect you to manage credit decisions and client relationships independently from day one. Online lenders and fintech companies are the most likely to hire junior remote candidates. Showing familiarity with credit analysis fundamentals, financial modeling, and async communication tools can substitute for formal work history and open the door to entry-level remote roles.
Do you need a degree for remote commercial lender jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers value demonstrated credit underwriting skills, a history of managing loan portfolios, and verifiable client results over a specific degree. A finance, business, or economics background helps and is preferred at larger institutions, but community banks, credit unions, and fintech lenders hiring remotely often weigh hands-on lending experience and proven deal flow more heavily than formal credentials.
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