Director, Lending at First Western

First Western is seeking a Director of Lending to join our team! 

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? First Western is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join our team.

As a Director of Lending at First Western, you will play a vital role in helping high-net-worth clients achieve their financial goals. You will work closely with our Banking team to deliver comprehensive solutions that exceed client expectations.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional service to clients and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position today.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and coach a team of Associates/Analysts responsible for process execution, portfolio oversight and monitoring
• 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

What You Bring: 

• 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

Education Level    Education/Degree Details    Required or Preferred
Bachelor's Degree     Finance or Business degree or related field    Required

Experience Length    Experience Details    Required or Preferred
10-15 years     Lending and Portfolio Management with credit analysis experience    Required

What You Receive:

At First Western, we pride ourselves on our culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, including ongoing training and development, a competitive compensation package, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Pay Range:  $134,000 - $228,000/YR

Job Classification:  Full-Time Exempt

*Actual offer will be based on experience, location, education, and/or skills*

- 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

Interested in learning more and seeing how we connect? Visit us today at: https://myfw.com/careers/

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

First Western Financial, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment for all employees. We are fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce by hiring, developing, and retaining talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Individuals from all backgrounds, including non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized, or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

First Western Financial, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, First Western Financial, Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].