Commercial Lender

Isabella Bank; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Isabella Bank is seeking a Commercial Lender to work with senior management and loan staff to develop and service commercial loans across all lines of business. The role focuses on growing the customer base while maintaining strong loan relationships in the Mount Pleasant area.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and banking/credit experience; strong communication and team skills are essential for success in a collaborative, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Motivated and self-starter with initiative.
• Team oriented and collaborative.
• Innovative and creative problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Call on existing customers to deepen relationships and seek new opportunities within the current base.
• Call on prospective customers to secure new relationships across all lines of business.
• Participate in community functions and civic organizations as a bank ambassador.
• Obtain financial data to evaluate loans and terms within lending limits and assist with larger credits.
• Collaborate with colleagues to close loans as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivated and self-starter

Team oriented

Innovative and creative

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Title: Commercial Lender

Reports To: Regional President/Senior Commercial Loan Officer

General Purpose:

Works with senior management, department heads, loan officers and branch staff to develop additional business for the bank across all lines of business. The primary focus will be making and servicing commercial loans while seeking to also develop all lines of business.

Responsibilities:

• Call on existing customers to secure relationships and search for new opportunities within our current customer basewith the goal of deepening existing relationships with current customers while also seeking referrals.
• Call on prospective customers to secure new relationships for the bank. The goal is to add new customers across all lines of business.
• Be involved in community functions and civic organizations. The goal is to be a good ambassador for the bank and be active in the communities we serve.
• Obtain all necessary financial data to make decisions on loans and terms within lending limits and work with other lenders on larger credits.
• Work with customers to close loans as needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Commercial lending and/or credit analyst experience preferred
• Prior banking/financial services experience required
• Strong community involvement and/or resident of market served preferred

Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Motivated and self-starter
• Team oriented
• Innovative and creative

Isabella Bank is an AA/EEO employer.