Commercial Banking Officer at ServisFirst Bank Panama City, FL

Commercial Banking Officer job at ServisFirst Bank, Panama City, FL Job Description At ServisFirst, Our Name is Our Mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The

Commercial Banking Officer

is responsible for developing new business, underwriting, structuring and the closing of commercial loans, as well as maintaining and servicing an existing portfolio. This Officer represents the Bank in the local community through active participation in community affairs and participates in marketing all of the Bank’s products and services.

The incumbent will:

Evaluate needs of potential clients and offer appropriate financial products, services and loans

Promote and cross-sell other products and services as appropriate to client requirements

Respond to client phone calls, inquiries and requests regarding accounts within 24 hours

Provide ongoing relationship servicing with current clients to maintain goodwill and gain additional business

Conduct networking activities such as community events, attending local Chambers of Commerce meetings, developing relationships with centers of influence and entertaining clients/prospects to enhance relationships and create new sales

Develop call lists of clients and prospects to meet monthly call goals

Conduct warm and cold prospect calls in accordance with stated goals

Generate new business to meet annual growth goals

Prepare and compile client information to open new accounts

Gather and analyze financial data to assist in determining the credit worthiness of potential clients for risk and underwriting purposes

Prepare loan memos and documents to submit for loan approval

Ensure completeness and accuracy of loan documentation

Oversee timely closing and funding of loans

Inform and advise clients of status or enhancements to current account productivity and suggest resolution on account disputes and other account activity

Coordinate and assist back office personnel in resolving credit problems, delinquent payment issues, overdrafts and other related affairs

Responsible for being familiar with all compliance regulations and policies that are applicable to this position and follow and ensure compliance with these regulations and policies

Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified associates/applicants with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Note: Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in related field and minimum of three (3) years’ banking or financial services experience required

Experience working directly with customers at all levels, from support staff to business owners and managers

Excellent communication and presentation skills, as demonstrated by previous experience interacting with decision makers and influencers

Ability to prepare/coordinate proposals, review proposals for accuracy and work productively through the underwriting process

Experience working independently

Ability to stay organized and multi-task

Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The physical requirements and environmental conditions of this position consist primarily of:

Sustained standing and sitting

Frequent use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor

Occasional presentations requiring public speaking to small groups

Occasional lifting of basic office files or equipment up to 20 lbs

Normal office environment with comfortable internal temperatures and low level noise

Some travel necessary for client/prospect meetings and networking events

EOE/AA

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