Commercial Loan Officer

FIRST STATE BANK & TRUST; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FIRST STATE BANK & TRUST is looking for a full-time Commercial Loan Officer in Williston, ND. The role involves processing commercial credit loans, analyzing financial information, and working closely with applicants to ensure efficient service. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, along with strong sales and communication skills.

This position requires a commitment to community service and may involve occasional travel. The bank supports its staff with resources and encourages proactive customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or three years’ experience in related field.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong sales skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Processes commercial credit loans.
• Interviews applicants and requests information for loan applications.
• Analyzes financial status and evaluates risk.
• Corresponds with applicants to resolve questions regarding applications.
• Ensures loan agreements and files are accurate.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Three years’ experience in related field

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Loan Officer

Job Location: Williston, ND 58802

Department: Loan

Supervisor Title: Chief Lending Officer

Reporting Relationships: President/CEO

General Summary

Commercial Loan Officer will work under the direction of the Chief Lending Officer to examine, evaluate, and recommend approval of customer applications for commercial credit loans. The Commercial Loan Officer shall be responsible for servicing the bank’s existing commercial loan portfolio as well as generating new commercial loan business for the bank.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Primarily processes commercial credit loans
2. Interviews applicants and requests specific information for loan applications
3. Requests applicant’s credit reports, background checks, reference checks, and other information pertinent to loan applicant’s evaluation
4. Calls or writes credit bureau and employer to verify accuracy of information
5. Analyzes applicant’s financial status, credit, and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loan or submits application to credit analyst for verification and recommendation
6. Corresponds with or interviews applicants to resolve questions regarding application information
7. Calls specified companies to obtain property abstract, survey, and appraisal
8. Ensures all title issues are met and that loan is property recorded
9. Reviews and analyzes title report or survey to determine issues and any present or potential risk
10. Notifies customers of approval or prepares adverse action form for loan processor to complete and mail out
11. Approves loans within specified limits or refers loan to loan committee for approval
12. Compiles loan package and facilitates negotiation of loan structure with applicants, including fees, loan repayment options, and other credit terms
13. Ensures loan agreements and loan files are complete and accurate according to loan policy
14. Assures timely loan closing and funding activitiesAssists customer in completing all required documentation and disclosures
15. Ensures customer understands conditions and terms of account
16. Reviews delinquent account records to determine appropriate action
17. Analyzes potential loan markets to develop prospects for loans
18. Responds to customer inquiries including payment questions, payoffs, and loan values
19. Originates loan correspondence
20. Maintains proper correspondence and legal files
21. Explains, promotes, and cross sells other bank products and services
22. Participates in bank’s loan committee meeting and other committee meetings as assigned
23. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Type of Position

This is a full-time position with hours and days of work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Bank strongly encourages work in the community outside of normal banking hours. We are a community bank and expect our employees and organization to give back to the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or three years’ experience in related field
• Highly motivated self-starter with sales skills to promote bank products
• Proficient in Excel & Microsoft Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Travel Requirements

Travel will be required with this position from time to time. Customer calls to existing customers or prospective customers may require travel outside of the Williston area. Additional training may also require travel. Bank provides company vehicle for required travel or mileage reimbursement.

Job descriptions and work assignments are subject to change as business needs and conditions require. Supervisors may assign job duties and tasks not listed in description at any time. Department Heads and members of the Management Team may also make additional job assignments.