Commercial Lender – Job # 3789

Symicor Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Symicor Group seeks a Commercial Lender for the Chicago, IL market to originate and service C&I and CRE loans. The role supports senior officers on larger deals and focuses on building client relationships while ensuring credit quality.

Not a remote position, with a compensation package that includes a salary up to $175K and strong benefits. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in banking or finance and 7+ years in lending or credit support, plus a proven track record of CRE & C&I

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in banking, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of direct lending or credit support experience with focus on business relationships.
• Proven experience generating CRE & C&I loans of $12M–$15M annually.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage commercial loan accounts meeting lending requirements and profitability.
• Solicit commercial clients through calls, referrals, and cross-selling.
• Obtain COIs and attend networking events in the assigned geographic area.
• Generate a wide variety of commercial and real estate loans.
• Cross-sell bank products to support deposit growth and other services.
• Analyze creditworthiness and loan merits of customers.
• Review title reports or surveys to determine issues and risks.
• Evaluate applicant finances to determine loan feasibility and present to credit analysts.
• Meet applicants to obtain loan information and explain the process.
• Guide loans through approval and closing processes.
• Explain, promote, or refer bank products and services.
• Represent the Bank in the community through professional and civic involvement.

Skills

Commercial lending

CRE loans

C&I loans

Client relations

Loan processing

Financial analysis

Outlook/Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in banking/finance or related field

Job description

Commercial Lender – To $175K – Chicago, IL – Job # 3789

Who We Are: The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves! We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.

The Position:

Our bank client is seeking to fill a Commercial Lender role to be based in the Chicago, IL market. The successful candidate will make and service a variety of C&I & CRE loans. The candidate will also assist senior officers in handling larger and more complicated loans and provide other customer services as may be required. The position includes a salary of up to $175K and an excellent benefits package. (This is not a remote position).

Commercial Lender responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing commercial loan accounts that meet established lending requirements and provide maximum profitability at minimum risk.
• Soliciting commercial clients; actively seeking and obtaining quality new business through client and prospect calls, referrals, and cross-selling efforts.
• Obtaining and maintaining COIs and attending various networking events in the assigned geographic area.
• Generating a wide variety of commercial and real estate loans.
• Contributing to deposit growth by cross-selling and promoting additional banking products.
• Collecting and analyzing information that reflects the current creditworthiness of customers and the current merits of existing loans.
• Reviews and analyzes title reports or surveys to determine issues and any present or potential risks.
• Analyzing the applicant’s financial status, credit, and property evaluation to determine the feasibility of granting the loan or submitting an application to a credit analyst for verification and recommendation.
• Meeting with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.
• Guiding loans through the approval and closing process.
• Explaining, promoting, cross-selling, or referring banks, insurance, and trust products or services.
• Representing the Bank in the community through professional and civic involvement is critically important to this role.

Who Are You?

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.

You also bring the following skills and experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in banking, finance, or another related field is preferred.
• Seven or more years of direct lending or credit support-related experience with a focus on business relationships.
• Proven background in generating CRE & C&I loans of between $12MM and $15MM in annual production.
• Formal credit-trained and /or underwriting knowledge and experience are preferred.
• Experience analyzing financial statements.
• Familiarity with the sales, loan processing, and closing processes.
• Extensive knowledge of Commercial Banking products and services, including working knowledge of C&I as well as Owner-Occupied and Investment Commercial Real Estate loans.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal and State regulations covering commercial banking activities.
• Ability to expand loans, client relationships, and cross-sell bank products.
• Strong analytical ability with effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Efficient use of Outlook, Word, and Excel applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.