Relationship-Driven Commercial Lender

First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Guaranty Bank in Louisiana seeks a Commercial Lender to identify and develop customer relationships, meeting with businesses and individuals to tailor loan, deposit, and cash management solutions. This role involves navigating credit processes with limited authority and achieving growth targets.

The position requires lending experience, strong sales and communication skills, and solid organizational abilities. It is a full-time role with benefits in a community-focused bank.

Qualifications

• 3 years lending experience; may substitute related experience.
• Formal credit training preferred.
• Strong sales skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Time management.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate customer relationships (new and existing).
• Prospect for new leads and opportunities and meet with clients.
• Determine best loan, deposit, and cash management products.
• Manage credit process and maintain limited credit authority.
• Cross-sell deposit products and cash management referrals.
• Attend to outside calling activities and CRM updates.
• Represent the bank in the community and adhere to policy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Lending experience

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Formal credit training

Job description

First Guaranty Bank in Louisiana seeks a Commercial Lender to identify and develop customer relationships, meeting with businesses and individuals to tailor loan, deposit, and cash management solutions. This role involves navigating credit processes with limited authority and achieving growth targets.

The position requires lending experience, strong sales and communication skills, and solid organizational abilities. It is a full-time role with benefits in a community-focused bank.