The Commercial Banker’s primary responsibility is to obtain, promote, and manage a portfolio of existing and new loan customers including cross-selling new loans, products and services while ensuring compliance with the Bank’s lending policies and procedures. A Commercial Banker's main focus is on loan amounts $1 million and up.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Analyze loan markets to develop new prospects and build a strong portfolio of commercial customers.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with customers and continue communication for growth of portfolio.
• Production focused to build a book of business.
• Analyze applicant’s financial status, credit, and property evaluation to determine feasibility of loan request.
• Compiles loan documentation and facilitates loan structure with applicant and ensures the commitment letters are prepared and delivered.
• Has full understanding of commercial real estate appraisals and is able to review and evaluate appropriately.
• Actively participates in the Community by attending events and being active in organizations to promote the Bank’s business products and services and build relationships.
• Ensures loan closing and funding activities occur timely.
• Identify complex situations, review related information to evaluate and develop an acceptable solution.
• Stays informed and current on lending practices and communicates as necessary on updates needed to the Bank’s policies to remain working within the bank’s policy guidelines.
• Maintains knowledge of compliance requirements for banking. Handles all customer interactions and file records in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintains product knowledge for establishing full banking relationships with commercial customers.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, finance or another related field
• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience in Commercial Banking is required.
• Formal credit analysis training and working experience in applying is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products is required
• Ability to organize and analyze complex financial data is required
• Knowledge and understanding of all federal and state regulations regarding lending and related departments and ability to stay current is required
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills and ability to make a credit decision is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required
• Demonstrated high level of professionalism and maturity is required
• Ability to work off normal work schedule to meet customer needs as well as attend community functions and events for business development is required
• Minimal travel within assigned market is required
KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Relationship Building
• Sales Driven
• Self-Motivated
• High Business Acumen
Essential Functions:
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Sufficient dexterity of hands and fingers to efficiently operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components.
• Ability to converse and exchange information with all levels of staff within organization.
• Ability to observe, perceive, identify, and translate data
• Ability to travel via air, rail, automobile and/or bus.
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At United, our strength is our people, and we are committed to nurturing a culture that is reflective of the communities we serve; promotes respect and a shared purpose; and aligns with our core values.
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United Bank is the community bank for the markets we serve. We offer local decision-making and the personalized service our customers have come to expect since 1839, with the insights, technologies, products, and services of a large bank – and a deep commitment to the communities in which we operate.
We are committed to developing long-term personal relationships with every customer. Our flexible, local decision-making approach enables our team to create customized solutions to help United customers grow and thrive. With more than 220 locations and over 2,500 employees across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, our experienced leadership, consistent performance, and focus on relationships make United the bank of choice for our customers, investors, team members, and communities.
We are committed to serving our communities with safe, sound, and secure practices – backed by strong earnings, sound asset quality, and strong capital – that have allowed us to weather any storm for 186 years. Because of this, our employees, customers, shareholders, and communities can rely on us to be their banking partner for decades to come.
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United Bank NMLS ID 522399 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). ADVERTISING NOTICE - NOT A COMMITMENT TO LEND – SUBJECT TO PROGRAM AVAILABILITY. This is not a commitment lend. All loan applications are subject to credit and property approval. Annual Percentage Rate (APR), programs, rates, fees, closing costs, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice and may vary depending upon credit history and transaction specifics. Other closing costs may be necessary. Flood and/or property hazard insurance may be required. To be eligible, buyer must meet minimum down payment, underwriting, and program guidelines.
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