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Job description
Commercial Lender Position
The First Bank and Trust Company is seeking an experienced and motivated Commercial Lender to join our team in Wilson, NC. This individual will play a key role in servicing existing commercial customers while expanding the bank's presence in Wilson, NC and the surrounding area.
The Commercial Lender will expand the bank's presence by actively promoting the Bank's full suite of financial products and services, with a particular focus on commercial loans and deposit solutions. The ideal candidate will work to strengthen the Bank's footprint in Wilson, NC.
Key Responsibilities
To achieve commercial lending goals in compliance with the bank's overall growth, profitability, and credit quality objectives.
Work closely with current and potential customers to understand their operations and financial needs.
Actively develop new business relationships and service our current customers.
Keeps abreast of pertinent market and regulatory developments to identify current and potential lending market areas in the region.
Fully understand and promote the bank's products and services to include but not be limited to the digital banking tools and resources.
Understand the Bank's required underwriting guidelines to include cash flows, loan repayment options and credit terms.
Maintains a portfolio of existing customers and relationships as needed to accommodate annual new business.
Work with Credit Administration and Loan Operations to ensure all required underwriting documents are accurate and received for review in a timely manner.
Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Correspond with customers to answer questions regarding application information.
Actively participate in the community to promote The First Bank and Trust Company.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree – Accounting, Business or Finance
Two years of previous lending or underwriting experience
Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn banking software.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
PTO Leave is 25 Days for officers per year earned monthly.
The First Bank and Trust Company recognizes 11 paid holidays, when the holidays occur during the work week.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage starts the 1st day of the month after hire date.
Employees are automatically enrolled in the bank's 401K/ESOP Plan.
The First Bank and Trust Company provides basic life insurance coverage equal to two times an employees' base salary.
First Bank and Trust provides long-term disability Insurance coverage.
The First Bank and Trust five core values are (1) High Quality Customer Service (2) Motivated Employees (3) Profits (4) Honesty and (5) Enjoyment
First Bank and Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Worksite address
wilson, NC, 27893, US
Who can apply
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