Commercial Loan Officer

First Mid Bank & Trust•St. Charles, IL

6d•$73,400 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Develops, manages, and grows agricultural, SBA, commercial, and/or commercial real estate loans that meet established commercial lending criteria and provide maximum profitability to the Bank at minimum risk. Develops and increases commercial and retail deposit accounts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration or the equivalent of specialized training in commercial and/or consumer lending and overall bank management.
5+ years of experience in commercial lending with relevant knowledge of CRE and C&I lending.
Thorough knowledge of Company’s products and services
High level of analytical skills to conduct loan analysis and maintain loan’s progress in consideration of market trends, credit/interest rates, economic conditions and other factors.
High level of interpersonal skills to interact with customers and potential customers in a professional manner.
Adequate knowledge of both internal policies and procedures and the respective state and federal laws and regulations governing departmental functions to ensure performance of individual job duties within the proper control environment.

Responsibilities

Ensures the asset quality of the assigned loan portfolio. Reviews delinquency reports with direct supervisor to ensure proper collection efforts are being utilized to manage the credit risk of the portfolio. Maintains low loan delinquency and ensures that there are no administrative past due loans. Communicates timely and in a comprehensive manner with their supervisor concerning any credit that is experiencing stress.
Manages, supervises, and grows individual loan and commercial deposit portfolios. Develops and maintains existing customer base and builds customer satisfaction and confidence in the Bank. Works effectively with personnel in the Credit Administration Department.
Solicits new customers and negotiating rate and loan terms (for both new and renewal loans) in a competitive and price sensitive environment.
Cross-sells other bank services to customers i.e. retail deposits, cash management, retail lending and wealth management services.
Working with a predetermined lending limit, analyzes customer credit applications; balance sheets and profit and loss statement; and cash flow projections in order to make sound loan decisions and predict future repayment capacity. Coordinates these efforts with personnel in the Credit Administration Department. Make recommendations to loan committee on new and renewal loans for amounts above lending limit
Participates as a member of various Bank committees as assigned.
Represents the Bank and provide leadership in key community activities and committees. Participate in professional associations; attend conventions, conferences and seminars.
Completed required training associated with job function.
Performs related duties as assigned.