Job Summary:
Responsible for developing new business, underwriting, structuring, and the closing of agricultural and commercial loans, as well as maintaining and servicing an existing portfolio. Represents the bank in local community through active participation in community affairs and participates in marketing all of the bank’s products and services.
Core Values:
As an Astra Bank employee, it is required that your actions and behaviors align with our Core Values, which are the foundation of our Bank. Do The Right Thing- For everyone, every time. People First- Always build lasting relationships that are beneficial. No Hypocrisy- Our words and our actions align perfectly. Earn Trust- Be open, transparent and accountable – even when it’s uncomfortable. Teamwork- We are at our best when we combine all of our individual efforts. Flexibility- “The way we’ve always done it,” doesn’t automatically make it the right thing to do. These Core Values allow us to set the stage for excellence for our customers, our employees, our shareholders and our communities.
Core Competencies:
Initiative:
- Takes action to influence events. Generates ideas for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities, and suggests innovations. Does more than required.
Decision Making:
- Uses sound judgment to make good decisions based on information gathered and analyzed. Considers all pertinent facts and alternatives before deciding on the most appropriate action. Commits to decision.
Planning & Organizing:
- Plans and organizes tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives. Sets priorities. Schedules activities. Allocates and uses resources properly.
Integrity:
- Shares complete and accurate information. Maintains confidentiality and meets own commitments. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
Stress Tolerance:
- Displays emotional resilience and the ability to withstand pressure on an on-going basis. Deals with difficult situations while maintaining performance. Seeks support from others when necessary and uses appropriate coping techniques.
Influencing:
- Persuades others to commit to specific actions; Sets high standards for performance & commits to achieving these.
Conceptual Thinking:
- The ability to identify and evaluate resources and plan for the utilization through the execution of comprehensive, long-range plans.
Leadership:
- Leads by example. Words and deeds are consistent with stated values.
Management skills:
- Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes self-available to staff.
Customer Service External:
- The ability and willingness to find out what the customer wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organization’s costs and benefits into account.
Customer Service Internal:
- Looks out for the best interest of the bank and fellow co-workers by giving and requesting assistance in a timely manner.
Skills & Abilities:
- Good telephone skills
- Internal / External customer relations skills
- Desire to work with the public focusing on meeting customer needs
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good computer and word processing skills (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook)
- Good organizational skills
- Basic knowledge of bank loan products
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to learn various technology and information systems
- Strong communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Adaptable to change
- Sound judgment
- Ability to work with customers, staff & management in a professional manner
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Monitor an existing agricultural and commercial loan portfolio to ensure proper risk ratings and early identification of potential problems.
- Source, develop and underwrite new construction, interim, and permanent mortgage financing requests for new & existing customers
- Maximize bank profitability through appropriate pricing of new loan originations, fee income, and selling of all bank products & services.
- Daily review, approval and disposition of commercial overdrafts.
- Negotiate terms, structure loan financing based on risk considerations and present credits for approval to appropriate levels of authority with the bank as required.
- Support the bank’s strong relationship banking culture through on-going customer contact, quality customer service, and superior product knowledge.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business preferred, related work experience also considered.
- Credit experience and training preferred.
- 3-5 years of ag and commercial lending experience preferred.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift 20-40 lbs.