Government Lending Manager

Description

Government Lending Manager

Make a Positive Impact

First State Community Bank is looking for a detail oriented and driven candidate to fill the role of Government Lending Manager.

The Government Lending Manager position will be responsible for managing the lending program available through First State Community Bank to the public entity customer base. You will also work with local markets with all activities associated with loans made to public entities.

Responsibilities in Accordance with Our Corporate Values

Professionalism

• Create and maintain an in-depth relationship with public funding legal counsel or other resources
• Develop, continually enhance and oversee business calling program geared at long term success

Accountability

• Assist local markets with calling, documentation, approval and closing activities of loans made to public entities
• Prepare ongoing administration functions to properly identify risk on individual transactions as well as the portfolio
• Hold team accountable for results to achieve priorities and meeting department needs
• Provide Management with appropriate reporting on concentration and demographic of Government Lending portfolio
• Be an active participant in the budgeting process setting production, credit quality and administrative goals

Initiative

• Educate our First State teams on the various government lending programs available to our customer base
• Support bank staff in discussing components of government lending programs with our customers or prospective customers

Adaptability

• Ability to work on multiple project simultaneously while managing time, resources and interruptions to ensure work is completed efficiently and within established time frames

What You Can Expect

• Competitive pay and benefits package - with variable compensation program based on team performance
• 401(k) with generous employer match benefit
• Helpful, qualified, and available leadership
• A caring, stable work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business related field, Accounting or Finance
• 7 to 10 years commercial, government or public entity lending experience
• Ability to present information as subject matter expert for effective team collaboration results required
• Proficient in effective verbal and written communication, with accurate and deliberate articulation
• Ability to analyze and interpret public entity financial statements
• Proficient use of analytical skills to visualize, articulate and solve problems with available information
• Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships required
• Strong organizational skills required
• Ability to travel periodically for business purposes, including travel across the First State footprint

Qualifications

Additional Information

Being a First Stater

Being a First Stater means that you roll up your sleeves and dig in. It means you work hard and do your best. It means that you enjoy learning new skills and are always eager to improve. It means you help the team by being a great teammate. It means you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and our communities. It means you consistently find new ways to improve our organization.

Do you have what it takes to be a First Stater?

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First State Bancshares, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.