We are currently seeking Commercial and Middle Market Lenders throughout the Chicagoland area to service a variety of loans. Lending authority will be determined in accordance with Bank policy.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a business related major
- 5+ years’ experience in the financial industry preferred
- Minimum 4 years commercial lending sales experience required
- Thorough knowledge of Federal and State regulations covering commercial banking activities
- Strong analytical ability with effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Position may require the need to travel to other branch or meeting locations.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze complex credits and prepare clear, complete written and oral presentations with minimal assistance from others
- Manage commercial banking portfolio of business clients, assessing and meeting their business and personal needs
- Effective monitoring, administration, and maintenance of existing commercial banking portfolio in accordance with Bank’s standards
- Perform sales activities to develop new relationships with business clients
- Develop and maintain referral networks with local insurance agents, real estate brokers, accountants, attorneys and other professionals
- Assist senior lender in handling of complex relationships
- Maintain credit quality in accordance with Bank guidelines
- Participate in all required training sessions for compliance
- Maintain adequate controls to ensure compliance with consumer protection statutes/regulations in a defined area of responsibility
- Implement bank-directed policy and changes related to regulatory amendments
- Prepare monthly sales and production reports
- Ensure proper loan documentation is prepared and monitor and eliminate exceptions in a timely manner
- Attend all Loan Committee and Sales Meetings and participate accordingly
- Involvement in various community activities and organizations. #LI-hybrid