First Farmers & Merchants Bank - Minnesota · 1 day ago
Vice President of Commercial Lending
Cannon Falls, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expFirst Farmers & Merchants Bank is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Vice President of Commercial Lending to join our Red Wing team. This role focuses on building a strong loan portfolio, deepening community relationships, and offers growth potential into future leadership roles based on performance and organizational need.
BankingFinancial ServicesMortgage
Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and grow a diverse commercial loan portfolio through new business development and expansion of existing client relationships
Evaluate, structure, underwrite, and present commercial credit requests in compliance with bank policy, regulatory standards, and sound risk management practices
Partner closely with credit administration and internal teams to ensure timely, well-supported credit decisions
Serve as a visible leader in the Red Wing market representing the bank through active participation in community and business development initiatives
Promote First Farmers & Merchants Bank products and services to support local economic growth and long-term customer success
Mentor and collaborate with branch and lending staff to strengthen market performance and customer experience
Opportunities to expand leadership responsibilities, including market strategy, performance oversight, and team leadership
Will work closely with executive leadership on initiatives, contingent upon performance, experience, and market needs
Develop a deep understanding of market-level operations, regulatory expectations, and community banking leadership
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of banking or commercial lending experience, including credit analysis and portfolio management
Demonstrated success in business development and relationship management
Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
Commitment to community involvement and customer service excellence
Residency in, or willingness to reside within, the Red Wing market
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Generous paid time off
A 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching
Company
First Farmers & Merchants Bank - Minnesota
Our Vision To become the engine which stimulates economic development and promotes financial security in the communities served by the banks.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Feddersen
President/CEO/Director
David Thompson
President / CEO
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