Commercial Banker I

: Job Title: Commercial Banker I - Mt. Vernon, IL or Benton, IL Job Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary/Objective

The Commercial Banker I is responsible for originating, underwriting, closing and servicing new and existing commercial loans in the Illinois market. Responsibilities will also include developing new deposit accounts and providing referrals to other fee income areas of the Bank.

Essential Functions

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

• Manage an existing commercial and consumer portfolio as assigned.
• Maintain current beneficial loan relationships and seek additional financing opportunities with existing customers.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the bank's current credit policies and procedures, as well as the loan policy.

• Initiates Commercial Real Estate loans following the Bank's credit policies and procedures. Loans will typically range from $50,000 to $500,000.

• Attend weekly past due, Business Development Officer and bank loan approval committee meetings, as well as the monthly loan committee meeting.
• Complete a weekly pipeline report to be discussed during the weekly Business Development Officer meeting.
• Complete all required forms, including but not limited to, Classified Asset Status Reports, as needed for regulatory or internal reporting purposes.
• Utilizes sales management training and tools to identify and refer current and prospective clients.
• Perform collection activities on existing and future commercial and consumer credits as needed. To include both customer and bank legal counsel Prospect for clients independently by utilizing referral sources, existing customers, and centers of influence.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills, providing an environment of open and authentic communication.
• Adhere to all Legence Bank and AFMFS standards, serving as an example to other team members, as well as to our customers.
• Represent and promote the Company within the community through participation in bank sponsored events, philanthropic opportunities and civic events.
• All other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Ethical
• Detail Oriented
• Sales Acumen
• Communication
• Customer Oriented
• Decision Making
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Tactful
• Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

The employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to quickly learn new software
• Valid Driver's License
• 1 Year Current Banking Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• 3 years of Current Banking or Loan Experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

AAP/EEO Statement

Legence Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Other Duties

Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.