Commercial Loan Officer

Unity Bank; Clinton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Bank in Clinton, NJ is seeking a Commercial Loan Officer to grow profitable lending relationships through active networking with accountants, attorneys, and brokers. The role involves screening and structuring loan requests, assessing collateral and cash flow, and presenting proposals to senior management.

You will manage a loan portfolio, monitor financial performance, ensure timely closings, cross-sell bank products, and support credit/collections as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of commercial lending experience.
• College degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and credit skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate potential commercial loan transactions.
• Prepare and submit loan proposals with collateral and cash flow analysis.
• Present loan proposals to senior management or loan committee.
• Assist in obtaining required documentation for timely closings.
• Cross-sell Unity Bank products and services.
• Monitor loan portfolio activity and renewals.
• Complete reporting as directed by senior management.

Skills

Networking

Credit analysis

Loan underwriting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bank credit training

Tools

FISERV

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Commercial Loan Officer (CLO) is responsible for managing and growing profitable commercial lending relationships through active networking and cold calling efforts with local centers of influence such as accountants, attorneys, and brokers.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the initial screening and evaluation of potential commercial loan transactions, including site visits.
• Evaluate and structure loan requests balancing Unity's credit philosophy with the applicant's requests.
• Prepare and submit to the credit department, an initial draft of the loan proposal, including collateral, cash flow and guarantor analysis, along with all other required documents.
• Responsible for accuracy of all content in the loan proposal.
• Present loan proposal to senior management and or executive loan committee.
• Assist the credit and closing departments in obtaining required documentation to facilitate timely closings.
• Cross-sell other Unity Bank products and business partner services.
• Monitor and report assigned loan portfolio activity to senior management as required by Unity Bank policy and procedures.
• Responsible for ongoing monitoring of financial performance including renewals and any necessary memos.
• Complete other reporting requirements as directed by senior management.
• Assist other areas (ex. Collections, Retail) of Unity Bank regarding assigned loan portfolio as directed by senior management.

Additional Functions

• Knowledge of commercial lending parameters is essential
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Must be able to demonstrate proven track record of successful loan commercial loan origination's
• Must be able to cross-sell banking products
• Must be willing and able to travel locally
• Must be willing to work extended hours as necessary to attend evening business functions

Education and Experience

• College degree, preferred
• Formal bank credit training, preferred
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years commercial lending experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A Commercial Loan Officer's performance is assessed from the volume of new commercial loans originated, new retail accounts, and number and/or type of referrals made to Unity Bank business partners.
• Individual requirements are negotiated with hire.

Required Manual Skills:

• PC proficient
• Working knowledge of software including Word, Excel, FISERV (a plus)
• Other office machines (i.e., fax, copier, printer)

Compliance

• It is the responsibility of each bank staff member and of management to adhere to policies and procedures designed to implement compliance with the laws and regulations to which the bank is subject. Each bank staff and management member shall be accountable for understanding how compliance with laws and regulations affects the performance of their day-to-day duties, for completing compliance training as assigned and for carrying out those duties in a manner to achieve compliance with those laws and regulations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise. Unity Bank maintains "at will" employment.

Unity Bank commits to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified disabled veterans provided the individual is able to perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship upon Unity Bank. A qualified employee or job applicant with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Unity Bank's human resources department.

Unity Bank is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion and terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, religion/religious practices or observances, age, sex, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, disability or perceived disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, and status as a veteran or disabled veteran of, or liability for service in, the Armed Forces of the United States.