Commercial Loan Officer III

Commercial Loan Officer III

The Commercial Loan Officer III is responsible for extending credit within the policies and guidelines set forth in the loan policy and 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. This position must properly administer the creditworthiness 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 minimize losses.
• Recommending approval and administering workout programs for problem loans.
• Recommending approval and monitoring 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 maintaining a favorable image for the bank.
• Interviewing loan applicants and making 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 applicant's 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:

Education and experience 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.

Supervises a small group (1-3) of employees in the same or lower classification. Assigns and checks work; assists and instructs as required, but performs same work as those supervised, or closely related work, most of the time.

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