What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Loan Officer position at KLR Executive Search Group LLC?
We are delighted to share with you the exciting Commercial Lending retained search we are leading for our longtime Client, Westfield Bank (www.westfieldbank.com). This Lending professional will build the Bank’s C&I portfolio in western Massachusetts and/or Hartford/northern Connecticut.
Our Client is a $2.7 billion asset, publicly traded bank (NASDAQ: WNEB/$200 million market cap.), well positioned for continued profitable growth. Westfield is among the region’s most innovative banks, with offerings people expect from bigger banks, delivered by those who have a genuine interest in their customers’ success. While much has changed since the Bank’s founding in 1853, the Organization’s commitment to the communities it serves has remained unchanged. Every day, the Westfield team focuses on showing customers, “What better banking is all about,” by putting customers first, while adhering to the Bank’s core values.
Key priorities:
- Drive business development in western Massachusetts and/or Hartford/northern Connecticut.
- Attract, develop, and manage a Commercial Lending portfolio, consisting of both secured and unsecured, C&I relationships.
- Develop strong, comprehensive relationships with new, existing, and prospective commercial customers.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Minimum seven years of experience as a Commercial Lender, with the ability to manage a large commercial loan portfolio (or equivalent).
- Mastery over all aspects of Commercial Lending, including originating, consultative financial advisory, relationship management, underwriting, and portfolio management.
- Experience as a Commercial Credit Analyst or similar credit background, preferably with formalized credit training.
- Strong business development, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of the region (western Massachusetts and/or Hartford/northern Connecticut) and competition is preferred.
