Want an exclusive opportunity for a seasoned banking professional in Alexandria, Minnesota?  Do you have the ability to creatively develop new business and customer base, and experience leading successful teams to new levels?   This community owned bank with a clean loan portfolio is looking for its next leader to lead the commercial lending team.  Are you an expert in business development while still able to maintain the strictest credit quality in the loans you originate? If this is you, don't miss the chance to join an organization with the same vision.  Competitive benefits, salary, team-oriented environment, part of the executive team and a chance to become a part of the success of a dynamic bank.

Job Description

This person is a key commercial lender of a growing community contributing to the origination of commercial loans.

·         MUST HAVE STABLE WORK HISTORY!

·         Grows revenue as directed by senior management by successfully prospecting for new business and retaining and expanding existing customer relationships. 

·         Manages other lenders and loan staff

·         Developing referral relationships with realtors, builders, bankers, and other sources in order to proactively solicit business and conduct sales-related activities, in order to meet specific loan volume origination goals

·         Approves loans within assigned limits, manages loan and portfolio credit quality, sources prospects and develops new customer relationships. 

·         Acting as the front line contact with customers and realtors to ensure that documents required for processing, underwriting, and closing are secured in a timely manner.

·         Identifies and successfully capitalizes on cross-sell opportunities and makes appropriate referrals.

If you are interested and would like to learn more, please contact Rose Burnham at 715-483-5400 or e-mail me at rose.burnham@mrstcroix.com . Please reference job number  MR5130.

Management Recruiters of the St. Croix Valley pioneered specialized in the banking industry recruitment. We specialize in placing professionals on a full-time basis in a variety of areas, including lending, accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, credit & collections, audit and taxation.  Our relationship with industry-leading companies with 1,100 independently owned offices, operating in more than 40 nations gives you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. We encourage you to work with us.   Management Recruiters of the St. Croix Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

- Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Five to seven years of commercial lending experience

- Management experience

Preferred Skills/Experience
- Strong relationship management and business development/sales skills
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Thorough knowledge of credit and credit quality
- Thorough knowledge of bank products and services
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in managing customer relationships
- Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills