Commercial Banking Assistant I

Commercial Banking Assistant I

At First Community Bank, we are committed to making our community, the places where we live and work, a better place each day. With a true focus on "community banking," employees find that they can make an impact through company-sponsored programs such as paid volunteer time, matching gifts for charitable contributions, and team participation in charitable events. We offer comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, life insurance, and paid vacation days, holidays, and other time off options. With over 60 locations in four states, First Community Bank offers competitive benefits and the personal service you would expect from a company that knows your community. We welcome all applicants and look forward to new colleagues joining our community!

The Commercial Banking Assistant I assists the Business Development Officer (BDO), Commercial Relationship Manager (CRM), Market Manager, and/or Regional Manager (RM) within the First Community Bank (FCB) Commercial Banking Operation (CBO) while providing superior customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work closely with BDOs, Corporate staff, Portfolio Managers and at times CRMs and RMs.
2. Facilitate the loan process on new and renewed loan production normally on relationships under $1 million in total exposure.
3. Forward correspondence to attorneys and title companies with regard to pending and closing loans.
4. Work closely with the commercial credit department providing information on behalf of BDOs and CRMs and loading predominately small business credits for approval.
5. Focus on overall onboarding of bank relationship for customers to include deposit and loan relationships while maintaining positive and professional customer relationships.
6. Serve as a liaison for administrative tasks related to the commercial relationship.
7. Complete training, as assigned, within the expected timeframes.
8. All employees are expected to support First Community Bank's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting commitment to the Company Standards of Conduct and executing to the fullest extent possible the duties detailed within this job description.

Requirements

• Banking experience preferred
• Possess an understanding of relationship management
• Be a self-starter with minimal management oversight
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to make oral and written presentations
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively utilize computer technology with proficiency in all software applications utilized by the FCB CBO
• Ability to travel as needed, including occasional overnight travel

*The salary range is based on market data associated with the position and where the pay rate falls within the range is commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications.