Commercial Loan Officer II – Growth & Portfolio Lead

Hope-Enterprise-Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hope Enterprise Corporation in New Orleans seeks a Commercial Loan Officer II to develop, originate, underwrite, close, and manage a growing portfolio of commercial loans for business members.

You will build strong relationships with referral partners and internal teams to structure lending solutions, monitor credit quality, and ensure compliance with lending policies while delivering exceptional member service and cross-selling banking products.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of commercial lending or commercial banking experience.
• Experience in credit analysis, underwriting, and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active referral network of business professionals and partners.
• Generate new commercial loan and deposit relationships through proactive outreach.
• Cultivate existing member relationships to identify additional financial products.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on lending and treasury management solutions.
• Meet with members to identify financing needs and structure loan packages.
• Analyze financial statements and collateral to assess creditworthiness.
• Ensure compliance with lending policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor portfolio performance and conduct annual relationship reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Business development

Negotiation

Relationship management

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

Commercial lending systems

Financial analysis software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hope Enterprise Corporation in New Orleans seeks a Commercial Loan Officer II to develop, originate, underwrite, close, and manage a growing portfolio of commercial loans for business members.

You will build strong relationships with referral partners and internal teams to structure lending solutions, monitor credit quality, and ensure compliance with lending policies while delivering exceptional member service and cross-selling banking products.