Job Opening: Commercial Lending Officer (NBBC)

JOB FUNCTION:

This position will develop loan and deposit business by calling on small to middle market commercial companies, professionals and associations primarily located in New Braunfels and surrounding market areas. Manage the loan process including credit underwriting, loan documentation and ongoing loan portfolio management. Play an active role in the community to further develop business opportunities. Assist on an as needed basis with credit and deposit needs of an existing loan and deposit portfolio.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Call on prospective and existing clients to generate loans, deposits and referrals to other areas of the Bank.
• Participate in community-oriented and professional organizations
• Analyze financial statements, underwrite credit, prepare credit memos and assist in the preparation of loan presentations.
• Ensure loans are documented and closed properly
• Ensure loans meet all regulatory and compliance guidelines
• Manage an existing loan and deposit portfolio
• Present loan information to top management and board of directors.
• Cross-sell bank investment, trust, deposit, residential mortgages, and other loan products
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Work Experience

• 3 years or more commercial lending experience to include business development, credit underwriting, loan documentation, and portfolio management.
• Above work experience in the New Braunfels market preferred
• Ability to provide excellent relationship management and business development/sales skills
• Credit analysis and underwriting skills preferred
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills

Supervisory Experience

• N/A

Education/Skills/Experience

• Bachelors degree and/or a combination of High School/GED Equivalent with 3 years of commercial lending experience
• Credit analysis and underwriting experience
• Excellent presentation, verbal and writing communication skills
• Networking in commercial markets

Equipment/Machines/Software

• Excellent computer literacy in all Microsoft Programs (Outlook, IE 7 and 8 and
• other popular browsers, Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Reader)
• Ability to work with office equipment such as copiers, scanners, shredders, fax

Competency Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in managing customer relationships
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to connect and networking with business owners and leaders
• Ability to focus and interpret data to others

Physical Requirements

• Office/Building mobility, good vision, and hearing for traveling to various locations
• Must be able to verbally speak to communicate with clients
• Must be able to sit at workstation and looking at PC for most of the day, keyboarding/typing
• Must have reliable transportation and able to travel to make calls in New Braunfels and surrounding areas

This job description does not imply an employment contract, nor is it intended to include every duty and responsibility that employee is responsible. Duties and tasks may be assigned by management team based on department and business needs.

Jefferson Bank is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Jefferson Bank is an EEO employer and an Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status.

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