Chesapeake Bank · 1 day ago
Commercial Lending Specialist
Chesapeake Bank is a respected community bank focused on helping local businesses succeed. The Commercial Lending Specialist will be responsible for managing commercial loans and building strong relationships with clients in the Williamsburg market, while collaborating with a Senior Commercial Lender.
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Responsibilities
Relationship management of assigned portfolio and business development of new clients through participation in local business and community activities, development of referral partners, and cold calling
Interviews loan applicants, compiles/collects necessary financial information, recommends conditions and terms, process loan requests through Bank’s centralized underwriting system for approval, and assists in closing, all within the financial institution’s policies and procedures
Supports the Senior Commercial Lender with new requests and regional portfolio management
Works closely and effectively with all internal and external partners to ensure effective communication and process management to ensure an efficient lending process and superior customer experience
Provide input to management in order to streamline and improve loan services for the benefit of the customer and the financial institution
Understand your role as defined by the three lines of defense to maintain a compliance culture that includes risk management processes
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Five years' experience in a financial institution loan department, or similar area
Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
A passion for community involvement and helping businesses succeed
Bachelor's Degree
Extensive knowledge of financial institution, policies, and procedures
Good managerial, communication, and public relation skills
Ability to generate new clients for the Bank through business development activities
Maintains high level of visibility within the community through involvement with referral, civic or nonprofit groups
Benefits
Competitive pay
Great benefits
Real opportunities to grow
Company
Chesapeake Bank
Chesapeake Bank is a community bank operating across Virginia.
Funding
Current Stage
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