Commercial Loan Officer

Commercial Loan OfficerWe are a family-owned bank committed to providing exceptional service and innovative banking solutions while making a difference in the communities we serve. We take great pride in the relationships we built and the lives we impact. We offer the strength of a big bank combined with local decision-making and hometown involvement, setting our community bank apart from the rest.Our mission is to support the financial goals of individuals and businesses in the communities we call home by offering every person a better banking experience.Our values:Passion: We have an unrelenting drive to be great. Quality service is our #1 priority.Commitment: We do not shy away from accountability. We together as a team and embrace the spirit of service.Leadership: We are competitive leaders in our markets and a go-to source for finance and lending.Community: We're proud to support each other and our local communities. We win when our customers win.The Commercial Loan Officer position specializes in providing loans and other banking products to clients across multiple areas, such as business banking, agriculture, and commercial real estate. This role directly drives revenue growth by building strong relationships with bank customers, building and maintaining the bank's loan portfolio, and providing financial services to clients.This position is located in Truth or Consequences, NM. It is not a remote position.What you will do:Develops loan and deposit relationships with current and prospective bank customers.Evaluates client/applicant's credit and financial status to determine appropriate lending decisions based on company risk-tolerance levels.Structures loans within loan policy guidelines for presentation and approval by loan committee.Determines value or status of collateral as necessary during the loan application process.Maintains a strong knowledge of bank products and identifies opportunities to recommend products and services to customers.Executes sales strategies to grow commercial lending revenue and bank deposits.Manages existing loan portfolio and reviews financials including tax returns to ensure loan complies with covenants and policy.Builds relationships with key members of the community, building a network to grow commercial lending revenue and deposit growth.Represents the bank at local community and professional organization events.Maintains a strong understanding of internal bank policies and banking regulations.Other Duties as assigned.What you will need:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.2+ years of commercial or agricultural related lending preferred.Strong communication skills.What we offer:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday timeA competitive 6% 401k matchAnd more!Candidate must pass a pre-employment screening including credit history and criminal record check. Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.