Commercial/CRE Loan Officer

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY : Contribute to the growth and profitability of the bank through the development and maintenance of commercial loan accounts and relationships.

Performs other related duties as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the relationship management of a commercial loan portfolio in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.

Acts as the primary contact for assigned accounts and ensures timely delivery of quality service and issue resolution.

Develop new commercial loan business through the development of industry contacts; referral follow-up; calls and visits to new and existing clients;

and participation in community or industry-related functions.

• Partners with the Branches in the origination of commercial loan referrals. Expands and deepens existing relationships by cross-selling bank products and services.
• Interviews loan applicants, conducts preliminary financial analysis, and establishes credit risk. Negotiates and structures the credit terms including costs, repayment method and schedule, and collateral required to secure the loan.
• Prepares Loan Approval Reports and commitment letters for new and renewed commercial loans to ensure timely closings.
• Requests and reviews required documentation to underwrite credit transactions. Performs underwriting and recommends approvals for loans that are within assigned lending limits or submits to the Credit Department if above the lending limits.
• May attend loan committee meetings to present loan analysis reports; obtain approval on loans exceeding lending officer limits;

and ensure proper communication on issues significant to the bank and staff.

• Monitors loan repayment activities and takes necessary collection efforts on past-due loans.
• Works with the Credit Department in completing annual reviews and site visits.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May manage and supervise one employee in the Loan Department. May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;

rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance; five years of commercial and consumer lending experience including portfolio management and business development;

or equivalent combination of education and / or experience.

• Formal credit analysis training is preferred. Proven ability to maximize sales through established industry contacts and Center of Influence (COI) relationships.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

All candidates for hire will undergo a credit and criminal background check. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Grove Bank & Trust is a drug-free workplace and an AA / Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities / Female / Veteran / Disability.