The Anderson Search Group | October 2025 Updates
7 Strategies to Reboot Your Career in Turbulent Times
Economic cycles shift. Politics change. Markets wobble. And careers get caught in the crossfire.
When disruption hits, it’s natural to feel stuck—questioning your path, your value, your next move. The professionals who come out stronger are the ones who act deliberately, not reactively.
In this blog, we share seven proven strategies to regain clarity, strengthen resilience, and build momentum—right now.
What Loan Growth’s Uneven Return Means for Commercial Banks
Loan growth finally showed signs of life in the second quarter. After months of optimistic talk, a number of banks reported real increases, led by stronger commercial and industrial activity and line-of-credit utilization. But the recovery is far from uniform.
Some lenders nudged guidance up; others trimmed expectations as tariffs, the rate path, and politics continued to whipsaw sentiment. For commercial banking leaders, the signal is clear: growth is back, but it’s selective—and the right talent will determine whether you capture it or watch it pass by.
What Top Banks Get Right About Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is a key driver of success, influencing customer satisfaction, retention, and profitability. Engaged employees are more productive, committed, and essential to a bank’s long-term growth.
Research shows that 73% of employees at “purpose-driven” companies are engaged, compared to just 23% at others. Yet in a complex industry like commercial banking, where compliance, risk management, and technology dominate, keeping employees engaged can be a challenge. Read the full article to see how to make it happen.
What Loan Growth’s Uneven Return Means for Commercial Banks
Loan growth finally showed signs of life in the second quarter. After months of optimistic talk, a number of banks reported real increases, led by stronger commercial and industrial activity and line-of-credit utilization. But the recovery is far from uniform.
Some lenders nudged guidance up; others trimmed expectations as tariffs, the rate path, and politics continued to whipsaw sentiment. For commercial banking leaders, the signal is clear: growth is back, but it’s selective—and the right talent will determine whether you capture it or watch it pass by.
What Top Banks Get Right About Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is a key driver of success, influencing customer satisfaction, retention, and profitability. Engaged employees are more productive, committed, and essential to a bank’s long-term growth.
Research shows that 73% of employees at “purpose-driven” companies are engaged, compared to just 23% at others. Yet in a complex industry like commercial banking, where compliance, risk management, and technology dominate, keeping employees engaged can be a challenge. Read the full article to see how to make it happen.
Wealth Advisor —
Wilmington, Delaware
- 7+ years of proven success bringing in new high-net worth households, new assets, and new revenue from their own centers of influence
- Entrepreneurial spirit and drive
- Client is open to business developing wealth planners and wealth strategists wishing to become the quarterback of a high-net worth wealth management relationship
- Client is open to Philadelphia based candidates open to working a hybrid schedule in Wilmington
Senior Private Banker —
Little Rock, Arkansas
- 5+ years of high net-worth client relationship in either private banking or wealth planning
- Proven track record of exceeding high net-worth client expectations
- Experience servicing high net-worth clients with regards to opening new accounts and introducing them to other areas of the bank
- Ability to relocate to Little Rock if not already in market
- Bachelors Degree
Private Banking Market Team Lead –
St. Louis, Missouri
- 10+ years private banking experience
- Formal Bank Credit Training – must have stellar private banking/custom credit structuring skills
- Proven track record for new HNW and UHNW custom credit and deposit generation in the St. Louis Market using their own external network
- Experience sourcing and structuring custom credit including, but not limited to air craft, yacht, securities backed lines of credit, some light CRE
- 3-5 years of documented success in deposit gathering using own external centers of influence and referral sources
- Track record for exceeding goals in business to business sales using external networks and centers of influence
- Bachelors Degree
Wealth Advisor –
St. George, Utah
- Clean U4 and Series 7, 6 and 63 or 66, and Life and Health Insurance
- CFP preferred but not required
- Proven ability to have built their own book of business to at least $60 million AUM in fee based business
- Experience with high-net worth clients preferred
- Experience with utilizing internal bank channels and partners preferred
The Anderson Search Group Compensation Guide
What are competitive salaries in Commercial Banking and Private Wealth?
The Anderson Search Group is acknowledged as a top commercial banking & private wealth recruitment firm with a focus on sourcing essential talent.
To assist Commercial Banking and Private Wealth institutions in remaining competitive and current, The Anderson Search Group has produced this guide, which aids employers in evaluating their compensation rates and implementing adjustments to enhance both retention and hiring efforts.
What are competitive salaries in Commercial Banking and Private Wealth?
The Anderson Search Group is acknowledged as a top commercial banking & private wealth recruitment firm with a focus on sourcing essential talent.
To assist Commercial Banking and Private Wealth institutions in remaining competitive and current, The Anderson Search Group has produced this guide, which aids employers in evaluating their compensation rates and implementing adjustments to enhance both retention and hiring efforts.
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Commercial Bankerr –
New York City, NY
- Top-Tier Production: $221MM in new loans and $20MM in deposits in 2024; deal sizes typically $10MM–$30MM.
- Residential Construction Focus: 95% of production in construction/development—exclusively residential(multifamily, developers, construction companies).
- Self-Sourced Pipeline: ~80% of new business is originated directly through relationships and proactive market coverage.
- Established COI Network: Drives consistent referrals via existing clients, brokers, investment bankers, accountants, and attorneys.
- Credit Leadership: Former credit department manager with extensive underwriting, structure, and risk management expertise—keeps speed-to-close aligned with policy.
- Regional Coverage & Presence: Based north of Albany with on-the-ground coverage across New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
Commerical Banker –
Denver, Colorado
- Consistent Production: Delivers ~$30MM in new loan production annually across commercial, construction, business, and residential credits.
- Credit Quality & Controls: Maintains 100% satisfactory internal quarterly loan audit results; proactive on renewals, covenants, and early-warning remediation.
- Board-Ready Packaging: Builds complete credit deliverables—analysis, risk assessments, borrower summaries—and presents recommendations up to senior leadership/board level.
- Relationship & Deposit Growth: Drives business development through targeted calling and community engagement, converting pipelines into new loan and deposit relationships.
- Team Leadership: Leads and mentors a team of four junior officers; reviews and issues final approvals on junior credit requests to ensure policy adherence and speed to close.
3 Person Private Bank Team –
San Francisco, California
- Proposes creation of a specialized deposit and lending business unit targeting breakeven in 18–20 months and sustained profitability by Month 24.
- Focused on building an $80–100MM deposit portfolio and $40MM+ in lending through relationship-led acquisition and COI-driven channels.
- Utilizes a 3-FTE structure with defined cost discipline and cross-functional growth in deposits, lending, and AUM opportunities.
- Strategy centers on trusted client relationships (200+ legacy clients with $200MM potential) and structured referral partnerships with CPAs, attorneys, and advisors.
- Financial impact: $2.4–$3.5MM annual revenue by Year 2, diversified funding mix, and scalable model for future geographic or sector expansion.
Private Banker –
Los Angeles, California
- 15+ years of private and commercial banking experience, with deep expertise in deposit growth, lending strategy, and treasury/cash management for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
- Proven success managing complex UHNW client portfolios ($10MM–$50MM) across professional services, commercial real estate, and private business sectors.
- Strong track record in business development and relationship expansion, leveraging COI networks, strategic partnerships, and targeted market outreach to drive deposit and loan growth.
- Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional collaboration—aligning with wealth, credit, and retail teams to deliver integrated banking solutions that increase client share of wallet.


For Clients –
Client Interview Preparation
This video provides quick tips for hiring managers to ensure an effective candidate interview. We are pleased to offer this video to our clients and candidates and is part of our search process. Our recruiters are always available as a resource to you.
For Candidates –
Effective Resume Prep Video
This 5-minute video will help you create an effective resume. A great resume won’t land you your next position, but it could cost you the opportunity to even be considered! This video will help make resume preparation a less daunting task, and provide some tips for format and content to help get you started.
For Clients –
Client Interview Preparation
This video provides quick tips for hiring managers to ensure an effective candidate interview. We are pleased to offer this video to our clients and candidates and is part of our search process. Our recruiters are always available as a resource to you.
For Candidates –
Effective Resume Prep Video
This 5-minute video will help you create an effective resume. A great resume won’t land you your next position, but it could cost you the opportunity to even be considered! This video will help make resume preparation a less daunting task, and provide some tips for format and content to help get you started.
About The Anderson Search Group
We are a Boutique Commercial Banking and Private Wealth Executive Search Firm specializing in placing elite commercial banking and private wealth talent with the nation’s finest financial institutions.
About The Anderson Search Group
We are a Boutique Commercial Banking and Private Wealth Executive Search Firm specializing in placing elite commercial banking and private wealth talent with the nation’s finest financial institutions.

















