Leader Bank · 1 week ago
CRE Lender
Arlington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $191K/yrLeader Bank is one of the region’s fastest growing community banks and mortgage lenders, and they are seeking a CRE Lender to focus on business development and management of a self-sourced CRE portfolio. The role involves soliciting and processing transactions, developing client relationships, and collaborating with various teams to enhance the bank's strategic growth.
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Responsibilities
Solicit, negotiate, process, and coordinate transactions of varying size and complexity, in compliance with the Bank’s lending policies and procedures
Interview prospective applicants and provide guidance to complete the loan transaction process
Develop strong business relationships with new, existing, and prospective customers, and promote the Bank’s products and services
Maximize the Bank’s profitability by building own CRE portfolio and pipeline
Generate leads and activity through community leadership, as well as self-directed prospecting, referral generation, and new business development efforts
Maintain frequent contact with clients and ensure credit and service needs are properly handled
Gather and analyze information necessary to present a financial request or application to the appropriate approval authority, including meeting with applicants, visiting loan sites, reviewing property information, analyzing financial statements and tax returns, preparing final approval requests or memoranda, and other requirements, as necessary
Coordinate the processing and closing of approved loans, including oversight of loan documentation process, solving problems relating to processing and closing of loans, and approving disbursements, as necessary
Monitor and service existing loans in an assigned portfolio, including conducting annual reviews of Lending transactions, overseeing construction progress, negotiating and processing renewals of credit facilities, and contacting customers regarding delinquencies, modifications, and/or workouts, as needed
Participate with members of Management to develop, analyze, and finalize major or complex loan agreements or transactions
Present Lending transactions to the Bank’s Loan Committee or Board of Directors
Participate in Committees of the Bank, as may be assigned
Monitor and recommend appropriate action to changes in credit quality of assigned portfolio, including early identification of problem loans and recommendation of remedial action
Ensure consistency in risk ratings and appropriate action plans in deteriorating situations
Assist in responding to audit and regulatory oversight requests, as required
Embrace the team-oriented culture and work collaboratively across the Bank to support the Organization’s strategic growth plans
Successfully partner cross-functionally and cross-sell products and services
Embrace the Bank’s culture of community outreach
Represent the Bank in various community and civic functions to enhance the Bank’s image and market share, and to develop potential business relationships for the Bank
Qualification
Required
Prior experience as a CRE or Multifamily Lender, including originating and analyzing loans/lending transactions
Mastery over all aspects of commercial lending, including originating, underwriting, monitoring, processing, and servicing. This includes advanced knowledge of commercial lending terminology
Proven success in marketing and business development
Solid credit skills, including advanced knowledge, experience, and/or training in analysis of financial statements and tax returns in the commercial lending context
Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, communication (written and verbal), and decision-making skills
Advanced knowledge in federal and state Lending and compliance requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Preferred
Understanding and familiarity with nCino preferred, but not required
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
A team member wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Vacation
Company
Leader Bank
Leader Bank is a bank personal and business banking solutions in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Founded in 2002
201-500 employees
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