NaviTrust is an executive recruiting firm that recruits executives, lenders and credit leaders for regional and community banks.

Banking Recruiting

We partner with regional and community banks to recruit the experienced professionals who drive growth, manage risk, and strengthen customer relationships.

Powered by identifyd's recruiting platform, NaviTrust specializes in identifying and recruiting proven banking professionals across commercial lending, SBA, agricultural lending, treasury management, credit, compliance, executive leadership, and operations. Whether you're expanding into new markets, replacing key producers, building specialized lending teams, or planning for succession, we help you secure the talent that drives long-term growth and profitability.

Our banking practice is led by Mike Field, Executive Vice President, who has recruited for NaviTrust since 2003.

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Growth & Market Expansion

We help banks grow revenue by recruiting experienced producers and banking professionals who bring relationships, expertise, and market credibility.

Commercial Lending
SBA Lending
Agricultural Lending
Treasury Management
Private Banking
Retail Banking
Business Development
Market Presidents

Leadership & Succession

We help banks build leadership benches and prepare for future growth.

Executive Management
Regional Presidents
Chief Lending Officers
Chief Credit Officers
Chief Operating Officers
Division Leaders
Branch Leadership
Succession Planning

Risk, Credit & Operational Excellence

We recruit professionals who protect the institution while improving operational performance.

Commercial Underwriting
Credit Administration
Loan Operations
Compliance
Product Management
Risk Management
Portfolio Management
Deposit Operations

Accelerate Growth. Recruit experienced lenders and producers who expand market share, deepen customer relationships, and grow deposits and loan portfolios.
Strengthen Leadership. Build succession plans and recruit proven executives capable of leading future growth.
Reduce Hiring Risk. Our targeted recruiting process identifies passive banking professionals with the technical expertise and cultural fit required for long-term success.
Protect Credit Quality. Recruit experienced professionals across underwriting, credit administration, compliance, and operations to strengthen risk management.
Expand into New Markets. Build complete banking teams for de novo branches, acquisitions, or geographic expansion.

Commercial Banking

Commercial Relationship Managers
Commercial Lenders
Market Presidents
Commercial Credit Analysts
Commercial Underwriters

SBA & Government Guaranteed Lending

SBA Business Development Officers
SBA Underwriters
SBA Portfolio Managers
SBA Closing Specialists
Government Guaranteed Lending Managers

Agricultural Banking

Ag Relationship Managers
Ag Lenders
Farm Credit Specialists
Rural Market Bankers

Treasury & Deposit Growth

Treasury Management Officers
Treasury Sales Consultants
Cash Management Specialists
Deposit Relationship Managers

Retail & Private Banking

Retail Banking Executives
Branch Managers
Private Bankers
Wealth Relationship Managers

Executive Leadership

CEO
President
EVP
Chief Lending Officer
Chief Credit Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Banking Officer

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Frequently asked questions

Which banking roles do you recruit?

We recruit across commercial banking, SBA and government guaranteed lending, agricultural banking, treasury and deposit growth, retail and private banking, and executive leadership, including CEOs, presidents, chief lending officers, chief credit officers, chief operating officers and chief banking officers.

Do you recruit bankers who aren't actively looking?

Yes. Our targeted recruiting process identifies passive banking professionals with the technical expertise and cultural fit required for long-term success. Many of the strongest bankers are employed and not looking, so we reach them directly rather than waiting for applicants.

Can you help with leadership succession?

Yes. We help banks build leadership benches and plan for succession, recruiting proven executives such as regional presidents, chief lending officers, chief credit officers and division leaders who can lead future growth.

Can you build a team for a new market or branch?

Yes. We build complete banking teams for de novo branches, acquisitions or geographic expansion, recruiting experienced producers who bring relationships, expertise and market credibility to a new market.

What kinds of banks do you work with?

We partner with regional and community banks, recruiting the experienced professionals who drive growth, manage risk and strengthen customer relationships.