AVP, Commercial Lender

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Description Are you a relationship-driven commercial lender who thrives on building meaningful partnerships and supporting local businesses? Pathfinder Bank is seeking an experienced AVP, Commercial Lender to grow and manage commercial relationships in the Syracuse market while contributing to the continued strength of our community-focused banking model. At Pathfinder Bank, we combine over 165 years of service with local decision-making, disciplined credit practices, and a collaborative leadership team. Our lenders are empowered to structure thoughtful financing solutions, maintain strong asset quality, and directly impact the communities they serve. This is not transactional lending. It is strategic, relationship-based banking. In this role, you’ll develop new commercial loan and deposit relationships, manage an existing portfolio, evaluate credit risk, and partner with internal stakeholders to deliver well-structured lending solutions aligned with the Bank’s credit culture and growth objectives. What You’ll Do: - Develop and manage commercial loan and deposit relationships within the Syracuse market - Structure, negotiate, and close commercial and commercial real estate loans -...