First Western Trust · 1 hour ago
Director, Commercial Lending
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $228K/yr
10+ years expFirst Western Trust is seeking a Director of Lending to join their team, focusing on helping high-net-worth clients achieve their financial goals. The role involves leading a team to execute the bank’s loan growth strategy, ensuring compliance, and optimizing portfolio management.
BankingFinancial ServicesRetirementWealth Management
Responsibilities
Lead and coach a team of Associates/Analysts responsible for process execution, portfolio oversight and monitoring
Leads the execution of the bank’s loan growth strategy, aligning lending initiatives to accelerate portfolio expansion, optimize returns, and drive strategic market penetration
Establish and enforce SLAs, KPIs, and quality metrics for portfolio monitoring activities
Train team on regulatory, credit, and procedural updates; instill ownership mentality
Proactively monitor tickler items and track financial reporting deadlines
Ensure covenant compliance through timely reviews and escalations
Identify and escalate portfolio risk trends, especially in construction lending and high-risk industries
Track and follow up on exceptions (policy, documentation, collateral) in coordination with Credit
Oversight on Loan End-to-End Process and LOS vendor management
Champion best practices and efficiency enhancements in LOS
Maintain visibility into pipeline and proactively flag delays or bottlenecks, and work with PC leadership to help pull opportunities through
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Finance or Business degree or related field
10-15 years Lending and Portfolio Management with credit analysis experience
Preferred
Team Leadership & Development
Loan Process and Portfolio Oversight
Loan Origination System (LOS) Optimization
Loan Pipeline Management
Construction Loan Administration
SWAP Monitoring and Support
Appraisal Management
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.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$46.98M2022-12-05Post 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
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