Arvest Bank · 19 hours ago
Commercial Loan Manager
Norman, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $193K/yr
10+ years expArvest Bank is seeking a Commercial Loan Manager who will be responsible for the effective generation, evaluation, approval processing, closing, and servicing of commercial loans. The role involves maximizing revenue, managing commercial loan functions, and developing client relationships while adhering to lending policies and regulations.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Provide integration, effective implementation of and conformance to the commercial lending policies of the bank, thus attaining the following objectives and goals through the extension of loans and credits to existing and new customers:
Maximize the bank’s revenues and profits
Through cross selling, generate the sales of other financial services provided by the bank
Minimize loan and credit losses, and maintain same within a targeted level
Contribute to the expansion of the bank’s deposits
Manage commercial loan functions of the Bank. Directly supervise commercial lenders. Assist in structuring loans, setting underwriting, and sales goals for lenders, working problem and past due loans and overseeing overall servicing of portfolio
Develop commercial relationships for which to market Arvest’s products and services to meet current and future needs of clients in accordance with Arvest’s CFB4 process
Maintain an effective working relationship and open communication with clients to enhance knowledge of business condition opportunities and potential risks
Build internal relationships with other departments such as Treasury Management, International Banking, Wealth Management and Equipment Finance to enhance the overall banking relationship ensuring the client’s business objectives are met
Perform ongoing review of portfolio for appropriate customer alignment and focus based on opportunities and market data
Cultivate prospects through client referrals, networking, social media, sales calls and participation in professional organizations, social contacts and relationships built in the community
Analyze current financial information on existing loans for the purpose of conducting periodic reviews to determine the ongoing credit worthiness of clients
Interview and determine desirability of applicants, including gathering all necessary information and making available all relevant information. Decide with the customer the appropriate product for their needs. Detailed knowledge of the many products offered is critical to allow for proper evaluation of all loan products
Underwrite credit requests in a prompt manner. Exercise appropriate discretion daily to analyze data gathered and approve, deny, or recommend alternative products or services
Serve on Senior Loan Committee
Attend various officer meetings, peer group sessions, seminars, training programs, schools, etc
Prepare and present monthly production and financial reports to senior management
Actively participate in civic and public relations activities that provides new business for the bank and further development of relationships with existing customers
Maintain knowledge and adherence to all federal and state regulations and Arvest Loan Policy and Procedures
Respond to and resolve client complaints and/or questions
Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank’s BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, or related field or equivalent military or related experience required
10 years previous lending related experience with emphasis in evaluation and/or origination of complex credits required
Completion of Commercial Lending School within first 24 months in position required
Completion of CFB4 training within first 6 months required
Proven ability to build full banking relationships required
Advanced knowledge of lending through Commercial Lending School, Omega Cash Flow analysis, etc. required
Must be able to arrive at work on time, work on site and have regular work attendance
Must be able to work cooperatively with other co-workers regardless of personality, presence, or communication style
Must be able to provide cordial customer service regardless of customer personality, presence, or communication style
Must be able to perform several tasks at once
Must be able to work in a stressful atmosphere
Must be able to rotate job tasks
Must be able to greet others cordially
Must be able to coordinate multiple and changing priorities
Must be able to verbally communicate with all other associates
Must be able to operate telephone, scanner, copier and fax machines
Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours
Must be able to move from department, division, or bank to department, division or bank to attending meetings
Must be able to operate personal computer keyboard in order to create reports, schedules, and other appropriate documentation
Preferred
Arvest experience
Benefits
A comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits.
Company
Arvest Bank
Arvest Bank is a community-based financial institution serving more than 110 communities in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Matt Machen
President & COO
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Yurik Paroubek
Chief Operating Officer
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