Business Banking Officer

Renasant Bank; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Renasant Bank in Lake City, FL is seeking a Business Banking Officer to build a book of business and manage a loan and deposit portfolio focused on business and consumer relationships.

You will develop new business, call on prospects, network through referrals, and cross-sell bank services, while interviewing applicants, analyzing financials, underwriting within loan authority, reviewing disclosures, and coordinating loan closings with back-office teams; participate in community activities and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; college education preferred but not required.
• 2 years of banking, credit or other financial services experience required.
• Background in retail banking, consumer lending, and commercial lending preferred.
• Demonstrate high level of sales and service skills.
• Ability to analyze credit applications for completeness on all types of loans.
• Knowledge of Federal laws and regulations involving loans and deposits.
• Good decision making, planning and organizing skills.
• Technical knowledge to handle the activities and responsibilities of the job.
• Excellent communication with clients, branch personnel and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active portfolio of small business and consumer loans and deposits.
• Achieve loan and deposit goals provided by management.
• Interview applicants, structure and negotiate loan terms, and analyze loans.
• Review applications and financial information for completeness and follow up on missing documentation.
• Prepare and send required disclosures in a timely manner to avoid exceptions.
• Conduct collateral and other analysis as needed to render a credit decision.
• Possess the ability and willingness to approve loans within loan authority.
• Actively participate in new business development by identifying calls on perspective clients.
• Manage the loan closing processing with back office and vendors.
• Provide back up support for other branch functions.
• Participate in community activities and events.
• Obtain and retain product knowledge; cross-sell all company products and services.
• Handle customer problem resolution.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College education preferred

Job description

Job ID: 2026-15811

Job Locations: US-FL-Lake City

Overview

The Business Banking Officer will be responsible for building a book of business and managing a loan and deposit portfolio primarily focused on business and consumer relationships. Loans should generally fit within the SBLU, BBLU and DecisionPro models. In addition, this role will be responsible for business development, calling on prospects, and using networking and referral sources to grow a portfolio and cross sell related bank services.

RENASANT BANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Responsibilities

• Manage an active portfolio of small business and consumer loans and deposits
• Achieve loan and deposit goals provided by management
• Interview applicants, structure and negotiate loan terms, and analyze new and renewed loans
• Review applications and financial information for completeness and follow up on any missing documentation
• Prepare and send required disclosures in a timely manner to avoid exceptions
• Conduct collateral and other analysis as needed to render a credit decision
• Possess the ability and willingness to approve loans within loan authority
• Actively participate in new business development program by identifying, developing and documenting calls on perspective clients to generate new loan and deposit opportunities
• Manage the loan closing processing, which includes working directly with back office departments and third party vendors
• Provide back up support for other branch functions
• Participate in community activities and events
• Obtain and retain product knowledge
• Cross sell all company products and services
• Handle customer problem resolution
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. College education preferred, but not required
• 2 years of banking, credit or other financial services experience required
• Background in retail banking, consumer lending, and commercial lending preferred
• Demonstrate high level of sales and service skills
• Ability to analyze credit applications for completeness on all types of loans
• Knowledge of Federal laws and regulations involving loans and deposits
• Good decision making, planning and organizing skills
• Technical knowledge and proficiency to handle the activities and responsibilities of the job
• Effectively communicate with clients, branch personnel, officers and senior management
• Professional verbal and communication skills
• Professional sales ability

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or sit; kneel, stoop, or squat; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

The Bank's professional working environment requires employees to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Employees must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when working closely with internal business partners and external clients. Employees may be exposed to confidential and propriety information within the working environment, therefore, must uphold confidentiality at all times. Due to the possibility of being exposed to high risk situations (i.e. robbery), detailed instructions and procedures are required to be followed at all times to safeguard the Bank's employees, customers, and assets.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word "May".

This job description is intended to describe the normal level of work required by the person performing the work. The principle duties outlined are the essential responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned as needs arise. Job requirements and/or processes may be modified to reasonably accommodate persons with a disability as required by law.

This description is not intended as a contract and is subject to change. Any written contractual agreements supersede this job description.