Relationship Manager - Watkinsville

BANKSOUTH•Watkinsville, GA

About The Position

The Relationship Manager proposes, initiates, and oversees all loan and deposit programs provided by the company; assures that lending and deposit activities of the company meet the needs of the customers. The Relationship Manager is primarily focused on building Commercial Lending relationships in the assigned market by active networking, establishing relationships with new business prospects, and growing existing customer relationships. Ensures compliance with all organizational policy and regulatory requirements and administers them to minimize risk to the organization. Assigns projects and commercial loan packages to the Lending Assistant and Portfolio Manager. Recommends other services such as treasury products, merchant services, and consumer banking products based as applicable to the customers needs.

Requirements

A bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline is required.
Five to ten years of similar or related experience, including time spent in preparatory positions.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to motivate or influence senior level personnel, internally or externally, is a key component of the job, requiring a significant level of expertise, credibility, influence, and trust.
Proficiency in developing and delivering material presentations on complex topics can be important to fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
Has experience interpreting lending policies and procedures, including State and Federal lending regulations as well as underwriting guidelines.
Is an experienced negotiator.
Has experience originating loan policies.
Advanced experience, knowledge and training in financial statement and tax return analysis typically resulting from a combination of education in accounting, financial and/or credit analysis or related areas.
Mastered knowledge of commercial, construction, real estate and consumer loan processing and loan operations.
REQUIRES CURRENT NMLS REGISTRATION
Satisfactorily complete all required compliance training and compliance with all laws and regulations that apply based on the scope of this position.
Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job.
Must be able to perform job functions independently and with limited supervision.
Must work effectively as part of a team.
Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions.
Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence.
Must be able to perform basic financial calculations with accuracy.
Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public.
Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under stress of deadline, requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace.
Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on confidential matters.

Responsibilities

Loan renewals
Loan modifications
Administrative extensions (tasks to be shared with Portfolio Managers)
Community Involvement (ie. serve on the board of a local non-profit, seat on the Chamber of Commerce, etc.)
Relationship management
Answering customer questions regarding deposits, loans, digital banking
Completion of credit memos, deal structuring, pricing, movement/process on loans to get them through to completion
Covenants
Review and assembly of data for an annual review of the relationship
Ongoing engagement with loan and deposit sales team to produce new relationships.
Continuous interface with senior management on spreads and margin necessities
Prepare and present loans for consideration/approval at Loan Committee meetings
Secure proper authorization on variances
Loan structure/pricing activities, Including:
Proactive, offensive knowledge of what the competition Is offering
Continuous monitoring and forecasting of fee goals and budgets
Respond to customer requests/opportunities timely and with appropriate product offerings and solutions
Demonstrate initiative and follow through on goals and objectives
Perform annual credit reviews
Participate in internal and external product and Industry training
Aggressively maintain targeted past-due percentages with calls, letters, and appropriate follow up
Continuously monitor & implement current loan guidelines and thresholds
Network with other professionals
Schedule cold calls with customers and prospects
Maintain community involvement with support and engagement
Cross sell core deposit products on an ongoing basis
Work prospect lists
Attend sales meetings
Coach others and/or participate in joint customer calls
Meet or exceed all company and personal production volumes and goals for loans, deposits, and fees.
Meet or exceed all pricing and fee income goals
Meet or exceed all credit quality and other underwriting criteria
Maintain an open, active, and aggressive new loan and deposit referral pipeline