Commercial Loan Officer

Summary

This position is responsible for developing new business through the underwriting, structuring, and closing commercial loans, as well as maintaining and servicing an existing portfolio.

• Acquisition, expansion and retention of commercial relationships using a proactive calling strategy.
• Cross-sell ancillary products and services of the bank.
• Analyze credit history of applicants and determine loan repayment capabilities.
• Negotiate credit terms, such as costs, loan repayment methods and collateral specifications.
• Develop and maintain interest rate structure to be consistent with financial institution policies and procedures, and to be competitive with current market rates.
• Evaluate potential customer loan requests and make loan recommendations to management.
• Daily review, approval, and disposition of commercial overdrafts.
• Review new laws and regulations that influence business lending within the financial institution and make recommendations to management when necessary.
• Provide assistance and recommend training for new commercial loan officers.
• Develop new customer prospects and business for First United.
• Represent the bank in the local community through active participation in community affairs.

• Handle customer complaints and elevate issues as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness in and around work station.
• Recommend to supervisor possible methods to improve department.
• Complete all required compliance exams on a yearly basis.
• Adhere to all First United Policies and Procedures.
• Dress professionally.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Education and
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in commercial banking.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial lending policies and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of lending services and related areas.
• Business development experience.

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Good problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a wide range of people.
• Ability to communicate well with customers by all means of communication including written, verbal, and non‑verbal communication.
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
• Dependable and adheres to timelines and schedules.
• Takes initiative in development and completion of projects.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

All Locations: OKC‑Downtown

First United is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent required by Federal or State law, First United does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.