Bank Credit Officer Job Ames area,Iowa USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Bank Credit Officer I

Availa Bank

EEO Employer

Bank Credit Officer I Position Summary

The Credit Officer I will evaluate and recommend approval of all loans, including, but not limited to, commercial real estate (CRE), commercial and industrial (C&I), Agricultural, Mortgage, and Consumer loans, all within delegated lending authority. The Credit Officer I position may also be directly responsible for managing a Credit Analyst team and will work collaboratively with the lending staff to create a smooth process for underwriting and managing a quality loan portfolio enterprise-wide.

Bank

Credit Officer I Essential Duties and Accountabilities

Make and guide independent decisions on underwriting applications through evaluation of business and personal credit reports, financial statements/tax returns, and other underwriting information, and assure completeness and adherence to Bank Credit Policy

Assist with the monitoring of loan performance in the bank’s portfolio and ensure loans are appropriately risk‑rated in a timely manner

Proficient in all areas of credit analysis; able to perform analysis of more complex credits, including global cash flow analysis

Review and make recommendations as necessary to Credit Policy and implement required changes on a periodic basis

Assist with credit risk reporting to include, but not limited to, enhancement and analysis of credit risk metrics, policy exception tracking, past‑due and watch‑list loan monitoring, and loan covenant tracking and compliance

Keeps the CCO apprised of emerging market risks as well as any underwriting developments

Assist CCO with all regulatory credit examinations and assist with outside auditors, including providing necessary documentation and reporting. Also, maintain adequate controls to ensure compliance with all statutes/regulations

Manage the underwriting pipeline and coordinate prioritizing of credit requests between the Credit Analysts and Lending Staff

Responsible for training and development of Credit Analysts and assisting personnel in all aspects of financial analysis

Bank Credit Officer I Role Qualifications Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and/or Finance or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of commercial lending and/or credit analysis experience or equivalent combination of both

The ideal candidate will have:

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Credit Officer role or similar experience

Other

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated proficiency in typing with speed and accuracy; basic keyboarding skills are required
Strong knowledge of Bank policies and procedures
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to interact with internal teams and customers with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
Resourceful, innovative, and well-organized
Ability to assess problems and/or unusual situations and develop logical solutions
Ability to create a collaborative and motivating team environment
Ability to develop and advance skills of staff
Strong ethical focus; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
Thorough knowledge/understanding of legal and regulatory matters and industry trends
Knowledge of agricultural lending

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for supervising staff in accordance with the bank’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and taking corrective action with employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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