Commercial Loan Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Organizational Expectations Of Employee

Adhere to organizational policies and procedures; act as a leader within and outside the organization; perform duties as workload necessitates; maintain a positive and respectful attitude; communicate regularly with supervisor about department issues; demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and an ability to prioritize workload; consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position; meet or exceed department productivity standards; maintain confidentiality in reference to the Bank and its business, as well as the affairs of bank customers; attend and participate in staff, department, and other meetings, as required.

Position Summary

This position has responsibility for building long term relationships with commercial loan customers, business development, and other community activities. Responsible for commercial loan portfolio by meeting established lending requirements. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Direct Supervision Exercised Over

None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Make and service commercial loans
• Follows current loans and maintains customer relationships
• Presents loan requests to loan committee and Board
• Actively solicits new business prospects; make sales and / or new business calls
• Interview applicants to develop information regarding their business, lending needs, earnings and credit-worthiness
• Approves / rejects loans within lending authority
• Operates with moderate lending authority and independence
• Maintains communication with the professional community to identify new business prospects
• Participates in professional and civic organization activities to promote a high profile for the bank in community and business prospects

Physical demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description describes the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

This job description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" working relationship.