You Can Trust:

Our Experience

We have 24 years of experience navigating the Commercial Banking & Commercial Finance hiring landscape and have made over 1,500 placements in that time.

Our Network

The average partner on our team has been with our organization for 11 years – time spent building a deep knowledge and network in their niche.

Our Standards

We thoroughly vet every candidate before presenting them to your hiring team, such that our clients only see five candidates on average before finding the one.

Our Work Ethic

Chances are, the person you want to hire is someone we already know. But that won’t stop us from making hours of phone calls for your search, shepherding your unique story into the marketplace.

Success Stories

Enabling Growth in SBA

An SBA lender was experiencing strong business volume but struggled to keep up due to a need for additional support in their back office. Without the right people in place, they risked missed revenue due to a lack of support.

Through a focused recruiting partnership with Derek Schlender, the client quickly filled critical roles across underwriting, closing, construction, and business development. Their timely feedback and clear direction allowed them to move fast and secure the candidates they wanted.

In just one year, the client added nine new team members, stabilized operations, and sustained growth. With a stronger bench, they are now positioned for long-term success.

Short Time to Hire, Long Term Success

A regional bank was struggling to fill a key position in a competitive market. They were having a particularly difficult time finding a candidate who possessed the right combination of technical expertise and cultural fit.

The bank decided to retain ThinkingAhead’s services, and within 45 days, their recruiter presented a candidate who was an ideal match, and the bank hired them.

In the last five years, this individual has excelled in their role, becoming a cornerstone of the bank’s leadership team, and earning two promotions.

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Current Opportunities Within Commercial Banking & Commercial Finance

ThinkingAhead recruits for a wide variety of clients across the country. Discover how your skills and experiences match up with current openings.

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