Management Recruiters of the St. Croix Valley

Mid Market Commercial Lender

Want an exclusive opportunity for a seasoned banking professional in the Twin Cities Metro Area?  Do you have the ability to creatively develop new business and customer base, and experience leading successful teams to new levels?   This community bank with a clean loan portfolio and substantial capital to be able to continue to grow is looking for its next leader to lead the commercial lending team.  Are you an expert in business development while still able to maintain the strictest credit quality in the loans you originate? If this is you, don’t miss the chance to join an organization with the same vision.  Competitive benefits, salary, team-oriented environment, and a chance to become a part of the success of a dynamic bank.

Job Description

This person is key to the customer experience in a growing community bank.  This position reports to the Bank President and will provide you with the responsibilities of:

• Growing revenue as directed by senior management by successfully prospecting for new business and retaining and expanding existing customer relationships. 
• Developing referral relationships with realtors, builders, bankers, and other sources in order to proactively solicit business and conduct sales-related activities, in order to meet specific loan volume origination goals.
• Approving loans within assigned limits, managing loan and portfolio credit quality, sourcing prospects and developing new customer relationships. 
• Acting as the front line contact with customers and realtors to ensure that documents required for processing, underwriting, and closing are secured in a timely manner.
• Identifying and successfully capitalizing on cross-selling opportunities and making appropriate referrals. 

Requirements 

An excellent candidate will have the following skills and qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• 7 to 10 years of commercial lending experience and 2 years experience generating and servicing client with 5MM+ in loan volume
• Strong relationship management and business development/sales skills
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thorough knowledge of credit and credit quality
• Thorough knowledge of bank products and services
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in managing customer relationships
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills 

If you are interested in this position or others we may have available and would like to learn more, please contact Peter Demydowich at 715-483-5400 or e-mail me at Demydowich@mrstcroix.com . Please reference job number MR5293.