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We are seeking a Senior Commercial Lending leader to grow the Community First Financial Resources portfolio and team. The successful candidate will contribute to the annual strategic plan and provide leadership to our clients and the lending team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make an impact in the communities we serve.
Be a part of a growing company that is truly committed to its employees and clients. Consider joining the First Bank family. As a member of our family, you are part of one of the largest independent banks in the U.S. We are proud of our growth and success over the past 100 years and look forward to a bright and promising future.
At First Bank one of our biggest strengths is the diversity of our people. Our mission is to capitalize on the diversity of our associates and promote personal and professional development throughout every area of the organization. We encourage diversity by actively seeking employees from various backgrounds, walks of life, and job skills. We strongly encourage you to apply whenever a First Bank job opportunity interests you.
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Attn: Applicants interested in a San Francisco based position: First Bank will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
* Ensure the team meets financial goals by originating new loan and deposit clients
* Expand team with loan officers experienced in specialty market segments
* Lead team in sales, marketing, negotiation, underwriting, documentation and portfolio maintenance responsibilities
* Develop existing and new relationships by cross selling other bank products and services
* Have strong credit skills and knowledge of bank products and services including Treasury Management, Wealth Management, Business Card and partner with Product Specialists to sell products to clients and prospects
* Maintain and expand calling program via Salesforce
* Perform annual site visits to clients, prospects and referrals with bank partners
* Provide leadership and development for other partners within the group
* Prepare and present loan presentations to Senior Management and Loan Committee
* Assume responsibility for quality, completeness and accuracy of loan and other documents in the portfolio
* Proactively manage asset quality
* Contribute to the Bank's and Group's overall goals and objectives by participating in meetings and activities that support Bank goals
* Participating in community and professional organizations to provide branding, networking and referral opportunities
* Increase visibility in market by planning, hosting, attending and participating in conferences and networking opportunities
* Involvement in community activities through membership in organizations, attend special events, professional affiliations, volunteering, etc
* Stay informed of industry changes, trends, and best practices, and assess the potential impact on processes and procedures.
* Ability to interpret financial data
* Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
* Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
* Using critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
* Operating at the highest standard of confidentiality, and behaving in a manner that engenders trust and openness.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to travel 25% of the time (domestic travel)
* Established knowledge of faith based, education and non-profit lending is required
* Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field
* Seven or more years' experience as a Commercial Loan Officer
* Proficient in Word/Excel required, other Microsoft programs a plus
* Salesforce and Precision Lender experience a plus