Commercial Lending Officer III (exempt), Louisville

Central Bank & Trust•Louisville, KY

6d•$98,087 - $122,609•Hybrid

About The Position

Develops and manages a commercial banking relationship within the established policies of the Bank. This role differentiates based on experience and market: either working primarily from one of the Bank’s urban market areas (Lexington, Louisville, Northern Kentucky) with 3+ years’ commercial lending experience in an urban market and demonstrated ability to grow own commercial loan production; or working within a rural market with 5+ years’ direct small business and/or commercial lending experience and proven ability as a high-level commercial loan producer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in finance, accounting or related area
3+ years’ commercial lending experience in an urban market and has demonstrated ability to grow own commercial loan production (if working in an urban market)
5+ years’ direct small business and/or commercial lending experience and has proven him/herself as a high-level commercial loan producer (if working in a rural market)
Good computer skills with a working knowledge of Word and Excel
Effective working knowledge of and experience with lending software applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven strength in credit analysis, problem solving, negotiation, business development, organization, time management, interpersonal skills and customer service

Responsibilities

Maintains and manages a commercial loan portfolio for operating companies and the key individuals within those companies to include: receipt of loan request, evaluation of financial statements, structuring loan with respect to rate, term and collateral to remain competitive and maximize profit, cross-sell other bank services, and monitor repayment activity to keep past due accounts under control in accordance with the established policies of the Bank.
Develops and manages commercial deposit accounts and personal deposit accounts in a manner that will provide the bank with maximum profitability.
Represents the bank on various civic boards and in community activities. Makes presentations to schools and civic groups on lending-related topics. Participates in bank programs for college interns, EBCE students and shadowing.
Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget.
Develops and maintains an active prospect base for solicitation purposes in order to expand the existing loan and deposit base.
Actively participates in the Officer Call and Sales Integration Programs to develop new lending and/or deposit relationships for the bank.
Assists in the development of intermediate goals and long term objectives for the Commercial Lending area.
Performs other duties as assigned.