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First Western Trust · 2 days ago

Director, Lending

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$154K/yr - $263K/yr

10+ years exp

First Western Trust is seeking a Director of Lending to join their team. The role involves setting the direction for lending products, working closely with the Banking team to deliver solutions for high-net-worth clients, and overseeing the Lending Portfolio Management team to enhance client experiences.

BankingFinancial ServicesRetirementWealth Management

Responsibilities

Set the direction for our lending products by understanding client needs, market trends, and competitors, making sure our products help bankers win new business

Work closely with Relationship Bankers and Sales leaders to keep deals moving, solve bottlenecks, and provide support on loan structures and product options

Review loan portfolio data to spot growth opportunities, cross‑sell potential, and early risk trends that could impact clients or sales

Lead the Lending Portfolio Management team so bankers receive fast, accurate support that improves the client experience and frees them to focus on selling

Improve the loan process and our technology systems, including Baker Hill, so loans move from application to closing more quickly and smoothly

Coordinate with Credit, Operations, and Risk to align on decisions and make sure our lending strategy supports both business growth and safe banking practices

Oversee key specialty lending areas, like construction loans, appraisals, and swaps, ensuring bankers have timely, clear information to support client conversations and close opportunities

Qualification

Lending productsCredit analysisLoan operationsMarket trendsConstruction lendingAppraisal processSwap basicsData analysisCoaching skillsProcess improvementBuild relationshipsLead through changeManage prioritiesMake decisionsSpot opportunitiesStay organizedDrive resultsClear communicationProblem solvingTeam leadershipProject managementStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's Degree Finance or Business degree or related field

10-15 years Lending and Portfolio Management w/ credit analysis experience

Knowledge of Lending products

Knowledge of Credit basics

Knowledge of Loan operations

Knowledge of Market trends

Knowledge of Competitor insights

Knowledge of Loan systems

Knowledge of Construction lending

Knowledge of Appraisal process

Knowledge of Swap basics

Clear communication skills

Problem solving skills

Data analysis skills

Team leadership skills

Coaching skills

Process improvement skills

Project management skills

Strategic thinking skills

Ability to build relationships

Ability to lead through change

Ability to manage priorities

Ability to make decisions

Ability to spot opportunities

Ability to stay organized

Ability to drive results

Benefits

Strong Bonus Potential

401(k) Plan with Match

Paid Parking/Transportation Benefits

Access to Training & Professional Development Programs

Sponsorship for Obtaining Professional Certifications

Flex Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Health & Wellness Benefits

Paid Time-Off+ Bank Holidays

Company

First Western Trust

We cater to the distinct needs of high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business owners, offering a deeply personal and sophisticated financial experience.

Founded in 2002

Denver, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees

https://myfw.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$46.98M

2022-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $20M

2020-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $10M

2020-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $8M

Leadership Team

Julie Courkamp

President and Chief Operating Officer

Alex McDougall

Regional President

Recent News

GlobeNewswire

First Western Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results

2026-01-23

legacy.thefly.com

First Western Financial reports Q4 EPS 34c, consensus 43c

2026-01-23

TradingView

First Western Financial's Q4 net income rises to $3.3 mln

2026-01-22

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