Commercial Portfolio Coordinator – Lending & Client Growth

Investar Bank NA; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Investar Bank NA in Baton Rouge seeks a Commercial Banking professional to support lending activities, deposit gathering, and client relationship management. You will prepare reports, assist with loan closings, and ensure accurate, timely processing of maturities and renewals.

The role emphasizes analytical reporting, portfolio management, and coordination with branch teams to maintain strong customer service and profitability in a busy commercial banking environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commercial banking products and lending processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reports supporting deposit gathering, loan production, maturities, past dues and renewals.
• Assist with loan closings including document reviews with closing attorneys for timely closings.
• Provide periodic reporting (Pipeline, Past Dues, Maturities, Prospecting) to management and lending teams.
• Support in collection and analysis of reports related to branch loans, deposits and profitability.
• Assist with asset-based loan management including tracking borrowing base certificates and inventory.
• Liaise with participation loans for initial placement and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with Branch Managers to ensure accurate reporting and timely processing.
• Monitor overdraft issues and ensure accounts are handled as agreed.
• Maintain loan production pipeline and align with monthly/quarterly reports.
• Prepare annual reviews including financial statement analysis, collateral analysis and debt service reviews.

Skills

Commercial banking knowledge

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Investar Bank NA in Baton Rouge seeks a Commercial Banking professional to support lending activities, deposit gathering, and client relationship management. You will prepare reports, assist with loan closings, and ensure accurate, timely processing of maturities and renewals.

The role emphasizes analytical reporting, portfolio management, and coordination with branch teams to maintain strong customer service and profitability in a busy commercial banking environment.