Commercial Lender - Banking

Commercial Lender – To $135K + Bonus – Houston, TX – Job # 3805-7260

The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. Our bank client is seeking to fill a Commercial Lender role to be based in the Houston, TX market. The candidate will also assist senior officers in handling larger and more complicated loans and provide other customer services as may be required.

Compensation includes a salary of up to $135K + Bonus and an excellent benefits package. (Commercial Lender responsibilities include:

Developing and managing commercial loan accounts that meet established lending requirements and provide maximum profitability at minimum risk.

Soliciting commercial clients; actively seeking and obtaining quality new business through client and prospect calls, referrals, and cross-selling efforts.

Obtaining and maintaining COIs and attending various networking events in the assigned geographic area.

Generating a wide variety of commercial and real estate loans.

Contributing to deposit growth by cross-selling and promoting additional banking products.

Collecting and analyzing information that reflects the current creditworthiness of customers and the current merits of existing loans.

Reviewing and analyzing title reports or surveys to determine issues and any present or potential risks.

Analyzing the applicant’s financial status, credit, and property evaluation to determine the feasibility of granting the loan or submitting an application to a credit analyst for verification and recommendation.

Meeting with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.

Explaining, promoting, cross-selling, or referring banks, insurance, and trust products or services.

Representing the Bank in the community through professional and civic involvement is critically important to this role.

A bachelor’s degree in banking, finance, or another related field is preferred.

Seven or more years of direct lending or credit support-related experience with a focus on business relationships.

Formal credit-trained and/or underwriting knowledge and experience are preferred.

Experience analyzing financial statements.

Extensive knowledge of Commercial Banking products and services, including working knowledge of C&I as well as Owner-Occupied and Investment Commercial Real Estate loans.

Thorough knowledge of Federal and State regulations covering commercial banking activities.

Ability to expand loans, client relationships, and cross-sell bank products.

Efficient use of Outlook, Word, and Excel applications.