SBA Banker

Renasant Corp•Baton Rouge, LA

33d

About The Position

The SBA Banker is responsible for generating SBA loan opportunities and driving them through Renasant's SBA loan process. The SBA Banker works with management, underwriting, closing and portfolio management staff to balance the highest levels of client service, SBA and regulatory compliance and the Bank's growth and income goals. The SBA Banker may be assigned to a geographical territory. RENASANT BANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Requirements

Credit first approach to loan origination
Advanced problem solving skills along with a team orientation
Energetic, ambitious, entrepreneurial approach to business development
Trusted advisor to clients, ability to relate to borrowers with varying levels of sophistication
Ability to cultivate, teach and develop internal and external referral sources
Advanced organization and communication capabilities
A high school diploma or equivalent
Previous credit or lending background and skills
Display professional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Working (intermediate) knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Technical knowledge and proficiency to handle the activities and responsibilities of job
Fluency in credit criteria and loan structure requirements
2 years of experience in a financial sales role
Client service orientation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Commercial loan underwriting and account/relationship management experience

Responsibilities

Develop new business opportunities that generate SBA loans (primarily SBA 7a program) and the various other ancillary Bank products required by SBA borrowers
Maintain knowledge of Bank loan and deposit products
Maintain thorough understanding of and adherence to the SBA SOP and the Bank's credit underwriting and closing policies and processes
Maintain effective working relationships with associates across department lines, particularly commercial bankers in the assigned footprint
Understand credit risk and be able to properly structure, evaluate, discuss and mitigate risk in a relationship
Present SBA loan requests and relevant considerations to credit team in an effort to screen and determine the Bank's appetite for the request
Perform basic analytical and financial analysis
Represent Renasant Bank in community activities
Attend and participate in all required Bank and Department meetings
Perform other related duties as assigned