Commercial/ Ag Loan Officer

Position Description: Lead. Empower. Build. Invest. Adapt.

If you are looking to become a part of a leading institution that is making an impact within the communities it serves, look no further Central National Bank is looking to add a Commercial Loan Officer to the team.

Perks:

As a full-time team member, you get access to a variety of benefits which include:

• Paid leave including vacation, personal, sick
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Health Insurance
• Dental, vision, cancer, short-term disability, long-term disability, etc.
• Access to our employee assistance program
• 401K & Generous Match (subject to eligibility requirements)

Day to Day:

This role will originate and manage a portfolio of commercial and ag loans, with the overall object of maintaining and increasing asset quality; to develop new and existing business relationships, and sustain consistent high quality loan growth that meets the banks goals and objectives. Other day-to-day activities may include:

• Solicit, interview, and respond to loan applicants and/or referrals.
• Manage all aspects of an assigned portfolio of loans and relationships.
• Structure and analyze new and renewed loan requests and assign accurate and timely risk grades.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for the delivery of quality and effective customer service.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for the production and growth of high quality loans.
• Develop and maintain a loan sales culture and environment.
• Implement strategies to maximize new and existing loan relationships.
• Analyze and evaluate the management skills and abilities of loan customers.
• Ensure effective delivery of sales and service training programs relating the bank's loan products.
• Under the direction of senior management, assist in the determination of the appropriate loan product mix needed to develop market potential and provide guidelines in development of market and profit plans related to the lending strategies of the bank.
• Preparation of accurate and high quality credit write ups and loan presentations to the loan committees and other loan approval authorities.
• Complete and document accurate financial analysis, including accurate project and global cash flow analysis for loan customers.
• Effectively monitor existing loan relationships, including financial and collateral monitoring, loan covenants and required reporting requirements (Borrowing Base Certificates, etc.).
• Maximize non interest income through sales activities and collection of loan fees.
• Manage controllable expenses for the lending market within targeted profit plans levels for the banks lending operations for the branch.
• Maintain a working knowledge and comply with the bank's Problem Loan Procedures outline.
• Effectively communicate with customers, other lenders, lending staff, loan operations staff, senior management, etc.
• Conduct collateral inspections and other field inspections for loan customers
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Experience:

You may be wondering what we are looking for in a candidate. Qualified candidates should possess a bachelors degree or formal certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent to a bachelors degree. Candidates should demonstrate three to five years of similar or related experience with previous banking experience preferred but not required. Candidates must be comfortable generating high quality loan growth, including the production of assigned loan volume goals and objectives. This individual must be comfortable with and have demonstrated experience in analyzing business financial statements and assessing a business viability. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also a must.

Next Steps:

Head on over to and complete a quick application. If your qualifications match up, a member of our team will be in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled