What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Officer I position at Camden National Bank?
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Position Summary:
The Credit Officer position provides an opportunity to work independently in your choice of geographic locations in Maine or New Hampshire, but with the support of a close-knit team. You will have the opportunity to make a difference by leading project teams or implementing process improvements. In addition, Credit Officers at the bank are responsible for coaching and mentoring junior analysts and trainees. Top performers have the ability to obtain commercial loan approval authority and are encouraged to develop a career path that supports both professional and bank goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Using the Bank’s loan origination system, spread and thoroughly analyze financial statements and supporting documentation on new commercial and commercial real estate loans.
- Where applicable, utilize automated decision-making functions within the loan origination system to assess risk and decision loan requests.
- Prepare Commercial Offering Memoranda using the loan origination system, Excel spread sheets and Word documents, to support the loan decision-making process.
- Periodically review and analyze updated financial statements and supporting documentation to confirm the risk rating on existing commercial and commercial real estate loans.
- Discuss perceived credit weaknesses or potential credit problems with the Lender, other Credit Officers or Director of Credit Administration.
- Make risk rating recommendations as appropriate.
- Remain well-informed and up-to-date on regulatory guidelines and Bank policies.
- Assist in training of other members of the Credit Department or business line partners.
- Maintain open communication channels between Credit, Lenders and Management by updating workflows and generating pipeline reports, using these tools to maintain transparency throughout the underwriting process.
- When appropriate, accompany Lenders to meet with customers and prospects.
Basic Qualifications:
- Equivalent to a four-year college degree.
- Competency in financial accounting.
- Minimum three years related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- College degree in Business Administration or a related field
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complicated financial metrics into a concise assessment of risk
- Interpersonal skills, such as coaching, mentoring and negotiating
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
- Ability to solve complex issues with minimal guidance
- Ability to work effectively at a fast pace with competing interests and due dates
Supervisory Skills:
- N/A
Career Path and Job Family:
- Commercial Portfolio Manager
- Commercial Lender
- Special Assets Officer
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or to equalize peak work periods to balance workloads.
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Our comprehensive total rewards package offers something for everyone!
- Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance packages
- Generous time off, including paid federal holidays and paid day off for your birthday
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement, professional development, and career growth opportunities
- Employee assistance program
- Comprehensive wellness program
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- Excellence through hard work and lifelong learning
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment with Camden National is on an at-will basis, meaning employment is not guaranteed for any specific period of time, and any employment relationship established may be terminated by either party at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Completion of an employment application is not a contract, express or implied, guaranteeing employment. Camden National Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
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