Commercial Lender

CITIZENS BANK; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellworth Bank in Shelbyville, TN is seeking a Commercial Loan Officer to provide a full range of commercial banking services, develop new business and client relationships, and underwrite, structure, and close loans in accordance with the Bank's lending policies.

The role requires analyzing credit histories, negotiating terms, and evaluating loan requests while staying compliant with evolving lending regulations. Strong sales, organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related area is preferred but not required.
• Three to five years' experience in a commercial banking position.
• Extensive experience in business and client development.
• Commercial credit underwriting knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial lending policies and procedures.
• Above average sales, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops new customer prospects and business for the financial institution.
• Analyzes the credit history of applicants and determines their loan repayment capabilities.
• Negotiates credit terms, loan repayment methods and collateral specifications.
• Evaluates loan requests based on bank policies and makes loan recommendations to management.
• Reviews new laws and regulations that influence business lending within the financial institution and makes recommendations to management when necessary.
• Handles inquiries from applicants and branch personnel. May assist in resolution of customer issues.
• Meets performance/production goals determined by management.
• Represents the financial institution in public relations activities and community affairs.
• Performs other duties assigned by Market President, Regional President and other executive management.

Skills

Sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related area

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PC-based software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Shelbyville - 44 - Shelbyville, TN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, SUMMARY AND JOB DESCRIPTION

This Commercial Loan Officer position is responsible for providing a full range of commercial banking services including developing new business and client relationships. As a trusted advisor, this experienced loan officer should have knowledge of underwriting, structuring, and closing commercial loans in accordance with the Bank's lending policies and philosophies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops new customer prospects and business for the financial institution.
• Analyzes the credit history of applicants and determines their loan repayment capabilities.
• Negotiates credit terms, loan repayment methods and collateral specifications.
• Evaluates loan requests based on bank policies and makes loan recommendations to management.
• Reviews new laws and regulations that influence business lending within the financial institution and makes recommendations to management when necessary.
• Handles inquiries from applicants and branch personnel. May assist in resolution of customer issues.
• Meets performance/production goals determined by management.
• Represents the financial institution in public relations activities and community affairs.
• Performs other duties assigned by Market President, Regional President and other executive management.

Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related area, preferred but not required.
• Three to five years' experience in a commercial banking position.
• Extensive experience in business and client development.
• Commercial credit underwriting knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial lending policies and procedures.
• Above average sales, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend training materials, bank communications and related loan manuals.
• Ability to learn and follow all bank policies.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other common PC-based software.

Wellworth Bank promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.

Please contact the bank's Human Resources Director should you have questions about this policy or these job duties.