BL Credit Officer

southstatebank; United States; Ibrido; USD 87.000 - 139.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SouthState Bank seeks a Business Lending Credit Officer to own the operation of their assigned role, including credit approvals and risk assessments. You will review loan documentation, guide policy adherence, and support staff to meet service levels, with a focus on compliant, well-documented decisions.

The role requires a BS or higher in business-related fields and at least five years of Commercial banking experience, plus strong communication and computer skills.

Competenze

• BS or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Five or more years of banking experience in Commercial credit analysis, commercial loan review or commercial lending.
• Good interpersonal skills; Good computer skills, including Word and Excel; Excellent communication skills.

Mansioni

• Primary responsibility for Business Lending Credit approvals.
• Assess credit risk and determine whether loan requests within authority should be approved or declined.
• Make recommendations on credit requests that exceed authority.
• Direct examination of loan documentation before granting loan or loan commitment.
• Assist team members when volume requires it to meet service level agreements.
• Advise credit and line personnel on lending policy and trends.
• Handle special projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of bank policies; safeguard confidential information.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Solutions Oriented

Detail Oriented

General Banking Knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Strumenti

Word

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

It is the responsibility of the Business Lending Credit Officer to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Primary responsibility for Business Lending Credit approvals
• Makes timely assessments of credit risk and determines whether loan requests within his/her authority should be approved or if they should be declined if there are questions of policy or excessive risk.
• Makes recommendations on credit requests that exceed his/her authority.
• Directs the examination of loan documentation before granting the loan or loan commitment to ensure its adequacy and completeness.
• Assists Team Members, when volume exceeds capacity, in order to meet all established service level agreements.
• Advises credit and line personnel on the Company's overall lending policy noting significant trends and recommending policy changes as necessary.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of all Bank, State, Federal, and regulatory policies, with emphasis placed on loan policies and procedures.
• Assure all confidential information is properly safeguarded in accordance with Bank policies.
• Accepts Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Solutions Oriented
• Detail Oriented
• General Banking Knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: BS or Higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Experience: Five or more years of banking experience in Commercial credit analysis, commercial loan review or commercial lending.
• Knowledge: Good interpersonal skills; Good computer skills, including Word and Excel; Excellent communication skills, the ability to communicate and negotiate with all levels.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

• Required annual compliance training, New Employee Orientation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred. Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered. Travel may be required to come to meetings as needed.

PAY

In accordance with Colorado and Virginia law: Pay for this position is anticipated to be between $87,282.00 - $139,425.00 , actual offers to be determined based on applicant's skills, experience and education.

DEADLINE

While the anticipated deadline for the job posting is 11-13-2026, we encourage you to submit your application as we may still consider qualified candidates beyond this date.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.