Commercial Loan Officer III

Commercial Loan Officer III

Responsible for extending credit within the policies and guidelines set forth in the loan policy. Responsible for ensuring that all loan decisions, actions and recommendations are based on an accurate and thorough understanding of each customer's financial needs and conditions and comply with all laws, regulations and bank policy. Must properly administer the credit worthiness and documentation of all loans and/or borrowing relationships originated or assigned to the officer. Further, it is the officer's responsibility to maintain current credit files and proper note and collateral security documents.

In addition, each officer shall be responsible for:

• Assigning the proper credit rating to loans as defined in this policy at origination and as conditions may change with the normal credit monitoring process. It is expected that officers should be the first to recognize and report deterioration in the credit quality of a loan or borrowing relationship. Early identification of problem loans is extremely important to minimizing losses.
• Recommending approval and administer workout programs for problem loans.
• Recommending approval and monitor levels of reserves established for loans serviced by the officer.
• Administering the collection process either internally or with bank counsel complying with all laws and regulations.
• Protecting depositors' funds and stockholders' equity.
• Generating earnings for the bank and its stockholders.
• Promoting and maintain a favorable image for the bank.
• Interviewing loan applicants and makes credit decisions.
• Responsible for developing new business and managing existing portfolio.
• Responsible for collecting past due loans, keeping credit and collateral exceptions within policy ranges.
• Manages a portfolio of loans and may coordinate collection efforts.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Interviews commercial loan applicants.
• Examines and evaluates applicants credit and financial history.
• Examines/Views collateral (if applicable) to determine adequacy.
• Authorizes or recommends approval/denial of applicant.
• Approves loan within specified limits or refers to appropriate approval level.
• Prepares loan offering memorandum.
• Ensures all loan documents are complete, accurate and in accordance with policy.
• Closes/Declines loans in a timely manner.
• Monitors loan portfolio/performance.
• Corresponds with customers.
• Recommends changes in risk rating.
• Collects past due loan payments.
• Develops potential loan markets and loan prospects.
• Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully include:

• Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 6 years related experience and/or training, and 5 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane, algebra, solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.
• Intermediate: Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
• Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to one or two elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking; and occasional pushing, carrying, or lifting.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• College degree in general business, finance, economics or accounting.
• Five (5) years lending experience.
• Five (5) years experience with banking, investment, or economic analysis.
• Two (2) years experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have general computer skills.
• The ability to communicate using oral and written skills.

The position may require the use of a vehicle to service customers, administer or participate in civic events, commute to company-owned properties, commute to company-related places of business, or any other purpose considered necessary to the job. Therefore, this position is classified as a safety sensitive position.