VP, Commercial Loan Officer

Summary / Objective

Attracts, develops & maintains CRE & C&I business relationships within the Bank's lending radius. Expands commercial lending and commercial deposit relationships by actively cross-selling other bank products and services.

• Generates new business opportunities within the bank's defined lending area to attract and retain quality clients.
• Effectively screens new loan applicants; collects and analyzes financial and related data to establish creditworthiness; ensures the timely submission of a complete application with supporting documentation to create a smooth process from application to loan closing.
• Able to negotiate credit terms & conditions and structure loans in compliance with bank policies.
• Provides timely completion of file comments upon receipt & review of annual financial information
• Promotes and sells related bank financial products and services as appropriate
• Develops and maintains a network of professional relationships for referrals
• Participates in community activities to promote and strengthen the image of the bank.

• Experienced in negotiating and structuring a range of CRE & C&I deals from simple to complex;
• Solid financial analysis skills
• Understands loan documentation
• Strong organizational, reasoning & communication skills;
• Works well in a team environment;
• Self-motivated and independent with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

• 3 years of Commercial Credit experience and / or Lending Officer Training Program; or 3 years of commercial lending experience.

This list of duties is not intended to be all- inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that may be deemed necessary by management from time-to-time. The Bank reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply the job description in any way the company desires and that the job description is not a contract for employment. All employment is "at will".

Also, employee is expected to have knowledge of and adherence to Bank policies and procedures. The employee complies with state and federal regulations and specific BSA / AML related regulations and all information security related regulations.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

EEOC Statement: WSB provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.