Hiring: Director of Loan Syndication Company: SouthState Bank Location: Nashville, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:12:40 Target Skills & Keywords : Capital Markets, Microsoft Excel, Segment, Series 7 About the job Experience: •: Minimum of 10 years commercial, middle market and capital markets experience; Experience should include significant loan structuring and credit analysis responsibilities as well as client origination activities. •: Extensive knowledge of all Bank products, services, procedures and practices. Must have an in-depth knowledge of Federal and State lending regulations and Bank policies relating to lending procedures. Required Skills: •Create the strategic and operational roadmap for syndicated multi-bank relationship lending across the Commercial and Corporate Bank, to specifically include Middle Market and Commercial Real Estate operating segments (agent and participation positions). •For any syndication origination efforts already underway (select number of small club-based transactions), assist with support in either origination efforts in process or residual amendment or modification client requests within the existing syndicated loan portfolio. •Once operational, assist with in-market client calling as well as prospect identification and advancement with Middle Market and Commercial Real estate bankers across the South State banking state footprint. •Lead the screening process of potential lead bank opportunities with credit and line leadership. For opportunities vetted and agreed upon for pursuit, drive and oversee the preparation and presentation of customized proposals, pitches and related presentations to prospect and clients. •Manage the internal ‘end to end’ syndication sales process through close coordinating with the originating Relationship Manager, Credit Officer(s) and Portfolio Manager(s), as well as with regional leadership and segment leadership from origination through closing, ensuring accuracy of underwriting and efficiency of execution. •For new or modified lead syndicated transactions, facilitate and manage the negotiation process of full credit documentation with the Company and or Sponsor ownership, bank syndicate members, legal counsel and South State credit, risk and compliance teams. •Establish and manage all due diligence processes associated with new syndicated relationships, as well as with the portfolio of agented loan syndications, accounting for operational, risk, compliance, reporting and legal controls and protocols. •Conceive and build the South State ‘lead agent’ reputation (over time) through relationship management, COI support and ultimately through successful transactional deal flow. Qualifications: •: A Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related disciple is required; Advanced degree / MBA preferred. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!