Commercial Lender

At Stearns Bank, we’re helping people, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local communities nationwide reach their full financial potential. Sound like something you want to be a part of? If so, we’re currently looking for a Commercial Lender This position is a Connected Mobile Work Environment position. 

Come see how we’re doing business unusual and charting our own path to reimagine a more inclusive financial services and banking ecosystem for all.

BENEFITS

Stearns Bank understands and respects that everyone is managing unique career, family, and wellness needs. That’s why we offer industry-leading benefits to employees to help them live healthy lives and bring their full selves to work every day. Benefits may vary for part-time positions. Some of those benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401k Plan 
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth, Life insurance)
• 12-week Paid Parental Leave and Medical Leave: With a cap of 20 weeks for eligible team members who qualify for both Medical and Parental Leave related to the birth of a child
• $5,000 Family Care Reimbursement: Childcare, Elder Care, Student Loan Debt, Pet expenses, Down Payment Assistance, Health Insurance Premiums
• PTO from 13 to 23 days depending on tenure. Cashout and Carryover options
• 10 Days Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 4 Days Volunteer Time
• 2 Days Self Allowance Time
• Tuition Assistance

For this position, we anticipate an annual salary between $140,000 – 175,000 Final employment offers will be dependent upon the selected candidate’s relevant qualifications and experience.

JOB SUMMARY

Develop and manage lending relationships for the purpose of generating loan requests that meet established lending requirements, which provide maximum profitability to the bank with a minimum risk. Including managing a loan portfolio for the express purpose of increasing balances and profit, and decreasing past dues, charge-offs, and other loan problems. Ability to work within the bank’s national lending platform under various programs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop an on-going personal business development plan that utilizes a structured calling program that generates an agreed-to minimum of new loan growth and fee generation based on business unit KPIs. 
• Collect necessary information from loan applicants so that loan requests can be understood and properly underwritten; respond to the credit department’s questions pertaining to the underwriting process to determine the credit worthiness of loan applicants.
• Will provide information as requested on status of loans in process and approved but not closed (pipeline and backlog report).
• Make timely decisions on loan applications within granted authorities.
• Is responsible for the accuracy of loan grading, documentation, performance, clearing of exceptions, and follow-up on all loans in assigned portfolio.
• Will actively work existing customer base for referrals that garners new business from prospects and existing customers alike.
• Maintain a list of delinquent accounts within the personal portfolio and maintain a log of collection efforts. Contact delinquent accounts via telephone, personal visits or correspondence. Forward irreconcilable accounts for collector action or pursuing legal action.
• Monitor loan repayment for loans in assigned portfolio and take necessary action to collect past due loans.
• Participate in community activities for the purpose of increasing the bank’s visibility and seeking out new business opportunities.
• Promote bank services, seek out referral opportunities (including consumer loans), answer customer questions, and direct customers to the appropriate personnel for assistance.
• Effectively use bank systems and other technology to the fullest extent of their capabilities to include lead tracking, opportunities, file notes, underwriting, processing, closings, and servicing workflows.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all legal and regulatory compliance issues as they pertain to this position.
• Loss prevention and security as applicable to this position.

REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. 
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, twist, bend, sit, walk use hands to twist, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, such as computer mouse, computer keyboard, calculator, stapler, telephone, staple puller, etc., reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred but will consider experience in lieu of degree.
• Proven track record in commercial lending, specifically for commercial and commercial real estate loan requests.
• Relationship management skills for commercial, small business, and personal relationships.
• Highly developed analytical and underwriting expertise and a credit quality focus.
• Portfolio management experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

THE COMPANY

Founded in 1912, Stearns Financial Services Inc. (SFSI) is a $3.2 billion, independently owned financial institution with locations in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona, and over 35,000 small business customers nationwide. Specializing in affordable housing financing, USDA and SBA lending, and small business and equipment financing, Stearns Bank is regularly recognized as one of the country’s top-performing banks and “Best Banks to Work For” by American Banker.

As a Star Tribune Top Workplaces award recipient and an award recipient of the Minnesota Business Magazine 100 Best Places to Work in Minnesota, Stearns takes pride in their team and holds their employees in extremely high regard. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package including our Employee Stock Ownership Program-one of the best long-term incentive programs in the nation. To learn more about Stearns Bank, visit www. StearnsBank.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, or creed, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by Federal, State, local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.