Commercial Loan Officer

SB Financial Group; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 30% quarterly incentives

Job summary

State Bank is seeking a Commercial Loan Officer to develop and manage complex loan relationships and drive service and production goals within the Commercial Services Department. The role emphasizes strong credit analysis and client service.

The candidate will solicit new business, analyze financial data, structure loan terms, and present requests to the loan committee, while building long-term client relationships across the bank's service area. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years in business lending, commercial banking, or related roles.
• Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and consultative sales skills.
• Thorough knowledge of banking products and services.
• Knowledge of bank operating policies impacting commercial lending.
• Strong financial analysis and credit evaluation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the Bank’s service area.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages commercial loan relationships, achieving service and production goals.
• Solicits new business from existing and prospective customers; interviews loan applicants.
• Provides timely sales and activity information for reports.
• Monitors sales performance and reviews results with supervisor.
• Serves on the bank's sales team and participates in joint or group sales calls.
• Maintains knowledge of banking products to identify customer needs and solutions.
• Collects and analyzes financial, credit, and related information; structures loan terms; approves loans within authority; serves related services.
• Prepares and presents loan requests to loan committee.
• Assists customers in obtaining services from other departments and resolves inquiries.
• Maintains records of customer contacts, meetings, and loan activity.
• Coordinates tasks to ensure efficient operations and proper segregation of duties.

Skills

Reading and writing

Interpersonal skills

Consultative sales

Banking product knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Financial analysis

Credit evaluation

Relationship building

Time management

Travelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

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Commercial Loan Officer

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1364

About Us

Join a high‑performing, expanding $1.5B community bank with $3.2B in total assets under our care, where people, purpose, and opportunity come together to drive meaningful impact. At State Bank, we are building a culture grounded in collaboration, innovation, and integrity, while continuing to invest in our people and the communities we serve. We value individuals who take initiative, think strategically, and are committed to both personal and organizational growth. Our approach recognizes contributions and effort, supports professional development, and provides meaningful financial rewards, including the opportunity to earn up to 30% of your annual wage in quarterly incentives. In addition, we offer opportunities to grow your career within a strong, stable, and expanding organization. If you feel you have what it takes to become part of a high‑performing team of professionals and deliver regional growth goals in a competitive landscape and enjoy strong financial recognition for your leadership and work this opportunity just might be for you.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred. Specialized banking or commercial lending education and training preferred

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in business lending, commercial banking, or related office/management roles

Preferred Skills

• Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematical skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and consultative sales skills
• Thorough knowledge of banking products and services
• Working knowledge of bank operating policies and procedures impacting commercial lending
• Strong financial analysis and credit evaluation skills
• Ability to build and maintain long‑term customer relationships
• Effective time‑management and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the Bank’s service area

Role and Responsibilities

The Commercial Loan Officer is responsible for developing and managing commercial loan relationships, achieving customer service and production goals established in the Commercial Services Department’s annual operating plan, maintaining appropriate documentation and records, and actively participating in community activities that reflect favorably on the Bank.

Develops and manages the Bank’s commercial and industrial loan relationships, which are typically the largest and most complex, by performing the following:

• Jointly establishes annual quantitative sales and customer service objectives with the assigned supervisor, aligned with the Commercial Services Department’s marketing and operating plans.
• Solicits new business from existing and prospective customers; interviews loan applicants; and maintains ongoing client relationships to identify cross‑selling opportunities.
• Provides timely sales and activity information for inclusion in customer service and sales performance reports.
• Monitors individual sales performance against established objectives and regularly reviews results with the assigned supervisor.
• Serves as an active member of the Bank’s sales team and participates in joint or group sales calls as appropriate.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all commercial banking products and services to effectively identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Collects and analyzes financial, credit, and related information; structures and negotiates loan terms; approves or declines loan applications within individual lending authority; and provides direct service to commercial customers relating to loans, deposits, and related services.
• Prepares and presents loan requests to the appropriate loan committee.
• Assists customers in obtaining specialized services from other Bank departments and resolves customer inquiries or service issues.
• Maintains working knowledge of Bank operating policies and procedures impacting commercial lending, including loan policy.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records of customer contacts, meetings, loan activity, and assigned reports.
• Monitors loan repayment activity and portfolio performance.
• Complies with all established operating policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure effective risk management, safety, and soundness, including CRA, BSA, ECOA, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinates tasks with coworkers across departments to ensure efficient operations and proper segregation of duties.
• Reports pertinent information to management as requested or according to established reporting schedules.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries in a timely manner and in accordance with Bank policy.
• Provides leadership, on‑the‑job training, and technical guidance to Commercial Lenders as assigned.
• Actively participates in community and business development activities that reflect favorably on the Bank.

Ancillary Duties

Attend sales, trade, and community meetings to develop new business opportunities.

Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual or departmental circumstances.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs to move through the different floors of the location.
• Occasionally positions self to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Occasionally remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to accomplish tasks.
• Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Occasionally has to work around noisy environments.