COMMERCIAL LOAN MANAGER

SIGNATURE BANK OF ARKANSAS•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The Loan Manager will be accountable for supervising and providing guidance to lenders in the market location and will actively promote all bank products and services to fulfill customers' needs. The Loan Manager is responsible for growth of a loan portfolio with strong asset quality by using sound underwriting practices and conforming to bank policy and regulatory guidelines. This position will maintain a strong presence in the community through volunteer activities.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent experience required; further education/training from Banking schools preferred (bank management and overall bank operations)
10 years of banking experience required; 6 years of related management experience also required.
Ability to effectively communicate courteously and professionally in English (both written and oral) before groups of customers, team members, and management of the Bank.
Excellent leadership skills and supervisory abilities.
Strong listening, organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively relate to all levels of the Bank staff.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from team members, managers, customers, and the general public.
Demonstrated ability to understand/analyze performance and production data to identify improvement opportunities; manage complex projects that impact operations effectively and within time and budget; ensure policies, procedures, risk parameters and guidelines of the bank are met.
Sound reasoning and judgment skills with the ability to solve problems and make proper decisions.
Strong computer skills and ability to utilize all necessary software applications including Microsoft Office.
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Must be self-motivated, possess a strong work ethic, and work with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

Exhibit a sense of urgency to provide the finest of customer service at all times and in all forms of verbal and written communications.
Maintain a loan portfolio.
Make timely and sound loan decisions.
Be proficient in all aspects of loan underwriting and documentation.
Actively generate business while maintaining strong asset quality.
Work past dues and keep charge-offs at a minimal level.
Work technical exceptions.
Underwrite loans in accordance with bank policies and regulatory guidelines.
Serve on and present requests to County, Executive, and Directors’ Loan Committees as needed.
Supervise other Lenders in the market location.
Train and develop Lenders and Loan Coordinators and work with them through all aspects of the loan process (generation, closing, and maintenance).
Conduct regular Past Due/TE meetings.
Actively promote and cross-sell all bank products and services; refer to proper product specialists to fulfill customer’s banking needs.
Be active in the community by participating in civic clubs and being involved in community events.
Perform all other tasks requested as they relate to the Bank and its functions.