What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Loan Officer position at First US Bank?
Job Summary:
The Commercial Loan Officer is responsible for developing and managing a C&I portfolio, to include but not limited to owner-occupied real estate and equipment loans, and cash management services. Must have the ability to analyze credit requests, maximize profitability, and propose loan terms within established lending parameters. The role will require the ability to regularly present and communicate potential loan opportunities to an executive committee. Performs additional duties as assigned.
Primary Responsibilities / Job Duties:
- Cultivates relationships with key business contacts to identify a need for bank products and services, and develop new opportunities for growth.
- Participates in community events and works with centers of influence to promote the First US Bank brand and cultivate additional relationship opportunities.
- Plans and executes targeted business development calls; maintains updated prospect data base, customer relationship management reports, and pipeline reports.
- Engages with customers on a regular basis to enhance the trusted advisor relationship; ensures business needs are being met; provides a high level of customer service; creates cross sell opportunities for other product lines.
- Facilitates credit requests; demonstrates credit acumen and pricing discipline.
- Meets established performance goals for new loan production, net portfolio growth, and other defined metrics.
- Exhibits professionalism and discretion as a representative of First US Bank; demonstrates a commitment to excellence; consistently provides superior service to all internal and external customers; promptly responds to all communications.
- Participates in and completes all required compliance training, including BSA/AML, as well as other internal and external training programs.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
- At least 5 years of experience in commercial lending or a similar role
- Strong background in commercial risk analysis, underwriting, loan structure, and regulatory requirements
- Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Professional demeanor with superior sales acumen and interpersonal skills
Working Environment / Physical Demands:
Work is performed in a professional office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May require the ability to lift files, bend, reach, walk or maneuver around the bank. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Disclaimer:
This position description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job; it is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to the job.
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