Commercial Banker

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: 
The Commercial Banker’s primary responsibility is to obtain, promote, and manage a portfolio of existing and new loan customers including cross-selling new loans, products and services while ensuring compliance with the Bank’s lending policies and procedures. A Commercial Banker's main focus is on loan amounts $1 million and up.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Analyze loan markets to develop new prospects and build a strong portfolio of commercial customers.
•    Maintain positive, professional relationships with customers and continue communication for growth of portfolio.
•    Production focused to build a book of business.  
•    Analyze applicant’s financial status, credit, and property evaluation to determine feasibility of loan request.
•    Compiles loan documentation and facilitates loan structure with applicant and ensures the commitment letters are prepared and delivered.
•    Has full understanding of commercial real estate appraisals and is able to review and evaluate appropriately.
•    Actively participates in the Community by attending events and being active in organizations to promote the Bank’s business products and services and build relationships.
•    Ensures loan closing and funding activities occur timely.
•    Identify complex situations, review related information to evaluate and develop an acceptable solution.
•    Stays informed and current on lending practices and communicates as necessary on updates needed to the Bank’s policies to remain working within the bank’s policy guidelines.
•    Maintains knowledge of compliance requirements for banking. Handles all customer interactions and file records in compliance with federal and state regulations.
•    Maintains product knowledge for establishing full banking relationships with commercial customers.
•    Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, finance or another related field
•    Minimum of four (4) years of related experience in Commercial Banking is required.
•    Formal credit analysis training and working experience in applying is required
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products is required
•    Ability to organize and analyze complex financial data is required
•    Knowledge and understanding of all federal and state regulations regarding lending and related departments and ability to stay current is required
•    Excellent analytical and mathematical skills and ability to make a credit decision is required
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required
•    Demonstrated high level of professionalism and maturity is required
•    Ability to work off normal work schedule to meet customer needs as well as attend community functions and events for business development is required
•    Minimal travel within assigned market is required

KEY COMPETENCIES:

•    Relationship Building
•    Sales Driven
•    Self-Motivated
•    High Business Acumen

Essential Functions:  
•    Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
•    Sufficient dexterity of hands and fingers to efficiently operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components.
•    Ability to converse and exchange information with all levels of staff within organization.
•    Ability to observe, perceive, identify, and translate data
•    Ability to travel via air, rail, automobile and/or bus.

Company Profile

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At United, our strength is our people, and we are committed to nurturing a culture that is reflective of the communities we serve; promotes respect and a shared purpose; and aligns with our core values.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.