Firstar Bank · 1 month ago
VP/Commercial Lender
Fort Smith, AR 72916
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFirstar Bank is a financial institution focused on providing banking services. They are seeking a VP/Commercial Lender responsible for business development and the management of a loan portfolio, including small to medium-sized loans.
Banking
Responsibilities
Build relationships while interviewing loan applicants to gather information concerning their needs, desires, abilities, and earnings to determine whether a loan may be an acceptable risk
Develop and manage commercial and consumer loan portfolios including maturing loans, past due loans, exceptions and deposits
Make decisions on loans and terms if within own lending limits or make recommendations to the Executive Loan Committee when necessary
Analyze loan requests and develop written proposals to the Executive Loan Committee
Ensure timely delivery of technically accurate spread sheets, loan monitoring activities, and annual exposure reviews to facilitate a sound credit portfolio
Manage maturing loans, past dues, exceptions, and deposits of the portfolio
Coordinate the origination and closing of loan requests
Ensure compliance to government regulations and bank policies
Network in the community to develop relationships and create new business opportunities including commercial and consumer loans, real estate loans, deposit products, investment products and treasury management products
Direct and assist support staff, as needed
Represent Firstar Bank in various civic and community functions to further enhance its image and develop or promote additional business/consumer relationships
Project a positive and helpful image to all customers of the bank
Complete annual training as required
Participate in bank/community activities
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Thorough understanding of commercial lending principles and practices as well as knowledge of government and compliance regulations
Advanced financial analysis skills, strong negotiation and sales skills
In-depth knowledge of credit analysis
Well-organized and good time management skills
Ability to build professional relationships with coworkers and customers
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong sense of initiative; self-motivated; work well without close supervision
Interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization to include coaching and management
Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Minimum three (3) years of portfolio management experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent of five (5) years of work experience
Company
Firstar Bank
Firstar Bank is a financial institution that offers banking services to individuals and businesses.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeff Merwin, PMP, CSSGB
President & CEO
Mike Leonard
CEO/Chairman
Recent News
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2025-03-26
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