Commercial Lender (Full Time) - SB Pasadena

POSITION PURPOSE

The primary role is to grow and retain profitable relationships by delivering value-added solutions to clients and prospects.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Solicit commercial clients; aggressively seeks and obtains quality new business through client and prospect calls, referrals, and cross-selling efforts.
• Obtaining and maintaining COI’s and attending various networking events in the assigned geographic area.
• Generating a wide variety of commercial and real estate loans, typically in the $1 million to $10 million range.
• Closing loans typically in the $1 million to $10 million range.
• Contributes to deposit growth by cross-selling and promoting additional banking products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or another related field is preferred.
• Experience Required: Formal credit training and/or underwriting knowledge and experience is preferred. Minimum of 4 years direct lending or credit support related experience with focus on business relationships.
• Knowledge Required: Familiarity with sales, loan processing and closing processes; extensive knowledge of Commercial Banking products and services including C & I, Owner-Occupied, and Investment Commercial Real Estate loans.
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to expand loans, client relationships and cross-sell bank products; good interpersonal and communication skills; proven track record of business development.