Loan Officer
First State Bank•Victoria, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Loan Officer will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with current and prospective customers in Victoria and surrounding counties. The ideal candidate holds a wholistic view of banking with a deep understanding of banking principles and a commitment to providing personalized service beyond sales.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university preferred
- 5+ years with education or 9+ years with requisite experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and sales skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Assess and understand customers' financial needs in order to provide mutually beneficial solutions aligned with customer goals and FSB guidelines
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients in Victoria county and surrounding markets
- Must understand basic cash-flow principles in order to understand if a good deal is a good deal beyond surface level conversations
- Submits application to credit analysts or, when appropriate, examines application and creditworthiness of potential borrower; determines or makes recommendations regarding approval or denial/modification of requested loan within respective authority limits
- Approves or, when outside pre-approved lending limits, refers loans to management for further analysis and approval
- Remain informed of market trends, loan products, and regulatory changes to provide compliant and informed guidance to clients
- Must become knowledgeable about other bank products to identify and refer cross-sell opportunities
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless loan process with an exceptional customer experience
- Maintains a robust referral network in the local banking community with builders, real estate agents, and other related industries
- Represent the bank at community and networking events to enhance visibility and brand recognition
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
