Vice President, Commercial Lender

Midwest Heritage Bank

Job Title: Vice President, Commercial Lender

Department: Banking

FLSA: Exempt

General Function

The Vice President Commercial Lender is responsible for business development and relationship management of basic to the most complex credits to solicit and originate agricultural and/or commercial business. Position consists of managing asset quality of Commercial portfolios, retention and overall relationship management of business banking.

Core Competencies

• Customer Service

• Professionalism

• Sales

• Networking and relationship building

• Loan Knowledge

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: EVP, Senior Lender

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding loan, fee, and deposit production goals. 

• Ensure loan and deposit portfolio is in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements to maximize profitability of the organization while minimizing risk.

• Prepare and present basic to the most complex credits, including write-ups. This will include analyzing financial and related data, summary of credit risks, identification of loan policy exceptions, proposed improvements to loan structure, and assessment of the loan rating.

• Develops key relationships in the market by promoting a positive image of Midwest Heritage in the community through active participation in professional and civic group activities.

• Provide loan operations the needed information in a timely manner to ensure credit files are up to date and in compliance as measured by technical exception report (tickler).

• Build additional relationships across Midwest Heritage banking (deposit, mortgage, etc.), financial and insurance services, to existing and potential commercial customers.

• Actively participates in the strategic planning, development and marketing of Ag and/or commercial loan programs including developing pricing strategies and completing assigned projects. Analyzes and monitors various industries, market trends, economic risks and other related factors to identify local agricultural and/or business development and service opportunities.

• Evaluate and monitor various industries, market trends, economic risks, and other related factors and make recommendations to lender and/or loan committee including ways to improve risk management processes.

• Mentors, trains and assists less experienced peers on complex credits.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Commitment to the Midwest Heritage mission and willingness to promote the values of the organization.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Proficient computer skills. Microsoft Office preferred (Outlook, Power Point, Excel and Word).

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with people in a friendly, professional manner.

• Strong detail orientation including the ability to review forms for accuracy and completeness.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or related field with a minimum of 7+ year’s commercial lending experience.

• Must have valid driver’s license and meet requirement for use of company vehicle.

Physical Requirements:

• This position is classified sedentary/light and requires the ability to sit for long periods of time.

• Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: sitting for long periods, talking (in person and by telephone), hearing and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions:

• The duties of this position are normally performed in a general office setting. This is a fast paced work environment.

• There is frequent pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Computer (PC with Microsoft Office programs), telephone, calculator, telephone, copier, fax, and printer.

Contacts:

This position works with Midwest Heritage employees, customers, Hy-Vee employees, vendors and outside agents doing direct business with Midwest Heritage.

Confidentiality:

This position has the responsibility to protect the privacy and confidentiality of customers, employees and bank/insurance/financial information at all times.