Arbor Bank · 2 months ago
Commercial Banking Relationship Officer - Special Assets
Arbor Bank is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Banking Officer to join our dynamic banking team. This role involves managing special and troubled assets while also focusing on new client acquisition and relationship management within the commercial banking portfolio.
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Responsibilities
Proactively manage special assets and troubled credits, including identifying early signs of deterioration, recommending remedial strategies, and coordinating with legal, credit, and risk departments
Lead loan workouts, restructurings, forbearance agreements, and other resolution strategies with bank clients to mitigate risk and protect the Bank’s interests
Prepare and present comprehensive credit memorandums and risk assessments to loan committees and executive management with the support of dedicated credit analysis staff
Originate, structure, and manage a portfolio of commercial loans, including C&I, CRE, and SBA loans
Demonstrate accountability & active leadership in sales process through, but not limited to: Participate in weekly business development meetings to implement strategies to attract new clients, expand loan portfolio and increase market share
Furnish weekly business development reports: tracks and maintains database of calls, leads, prospects, pipeline utilizing Bank’s Customer Relationship Management platform (CRM)
Actively solicit new business to the bank
Identify and refer opportunities to other areas of the Bank, including Treasury, Insurance, Mortgage & Deposit
Embody Arbor Bank’s Core Values when interacting with colleagues, co-workers, clients, prospects, and our community
Credit memos will be totally compliant to The Bank, Federal and State policies, and regulations. Seeking only high-quality business
Monitor and maintain loan portfolio on proactive basis, including ensuring required documentation is always included in loan files, performing inspections as needed, reviewing financials, and borrowing base certificates on regular basis
Support the strategies and initiatives of the organization
Be actively involved in the Omaha and Elkhorn communities
Communicate proactively & promptly with Credit and Loan Administration Departments to provide information necessary to achieve sound documentation that conforms to The Bank, Federal and State policies, and regulations
Provides prompt and effective service to all internal and external customers
Demonstrate commitment, dependability, and respect for team members
Regular and predictable attendance, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule of availability
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
Special projects and other duties as assigned or needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or advanced degree is desirable
Direct experience in special assets, loan workouts or distressed assets
Experience in restructuring problem loans, handling legal issues related to default, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and liquidation
5-7 years of experience in commercial lending, with a proven track record of success in business development, client relationship management, and loan origination of mid-market companies, corporations & institutions of moderate complexity
Strong knowledge of commercial credit underwriting, loan documentation, and banking regulations
Deep financial analysis skills, with the ability to evaluate creditworthiness and assess risk factors associated with commercial loan transactions
Exceptional negotiation, interpersonal, and client management skills
Proficiency in financial analysis software & systems, credit scoring models
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare and present complex financial information clearly and concisely
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative strategies to drive growth and profitability
Ability to help mentor, train and guide commercial banking professionals towards career advancement, personal and professional growth, and loan volume & portfolio success
Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management platforms (CRM). SalesForce