Dynamic Commercial Lender & Growth Partner

United Bank Corporation; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexibility

Job summary

United Bank in Covington, GA, is seeking a Commercial Lender to service customers with credit facilities in line with bank policies. You will develop loan opportunities, collect and analyze financial data, underwrite facilities with the credit team, and close loans while managing risk and portfolio growth.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to build lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to evaluate creditworthiness using financial statements, tax returns, credit reports, and other relevant data.
• Ability to assemble and write concise and coherent narratives for Loan Approval Forms.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to calculate and interpret financial ratios, cash flows, interest rates and amortization schedules.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, and persuasive loan narratives and approval presentations.
• Demonstrated success in business development and maintaining a productive sales pipeline.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make fair, objective, and fact-based credit decisions.
• Knowledge of applicable State, Federal and legal regulations and requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with customers and team members.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, team building, and time management skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tactfully handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other related software.
• Professional presence and ability to present loan requests confidently in credit committee meetings.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in business development, public relations, and community engagement to generate new commercial lending opportunities.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Assists customers in applying for credit and other banking services.
• Interviews potential loan customers and collects and analyzes financial data and credit details to determine creditworthiness and loan request merits.
• Collaborates with credit analysts to fully underwrite and narrate credit facilities for approval in LoanVantage.
• Establishes and negotiates terms for credit facilities including project scope, repayment methods and collateral requirements.
• Utilizes the Risk Rating Tool and Loan Pricing Model to assign appropriate risk grades and determine competitive, profitable pricing.
• Prepares and presents complete loan packages and recommendations to the appropriate approval authority.
• Provides terms sheets and commitment letters to potential borrowers.
• Works closely with Loan Officer Assistants, Centralized Loan Processing, and legal counsel to ensure proper documentation and timely loan closings.
• Collects past due loans as well as overdrawn checking accounts within the loan portfolio.
• Manages maturing loans to ensure timely loan renewals.
• Manages portfolio growth by increasing average outstandings, net growth, loan fees, and net earnings.
• Refers business to ancillary business units within the bank.
• Monitors a monthly scorecard to assess goal progress in sales, credit quality, and referrals to ancillary business units.
• Ensures full compliance with all Federal and State banking and non-banking laws and regulations.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry regulations, requirements and trends by attending seminars, member associations and reading trade periodicals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Loan narratives

Written communication

Business development

Organization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

United Bank in Covington, GA, is seeking a Commercial Lender to service customers with credit facilities in line with bank policies. You will develop loan opportunities, collect and analyze financial data, underwrite facilities with the credit team, and close loans while managing risk and portfolio growth.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to build lasting client relationships.