Sr. Lending Officer - To 175K - Bayfield, CO - Job # 3076

The Position

Our bank client is seeking to fill a Sr. Lending Officer role in the Bayfield, CO area. The successful candidate will build relationships with key members of the community, building a network while continuing to service the needs of existing customers.

This position offers a generous base salary of up to $175K and an excellent benefits package. (This is not a remote position).

Sr. Lending Officer responsibilities include:

• Overall management and performance of the Lending Department.
• Developing and executing sales strategies to either maintain or gain clients to increase commercial lending revenue and deposit growth.
• Providing strategic direction for the Lending Department, while also ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Maximizing portfolio growth through effective planning, development, and implementation of lending strategies.
• Ensuring overall soundness of loan portfolio, with the ability to identify and develop long-term strategies that will include initiatives such as portfolio mix, growth strategies, and market penetration objectives.
• Achieving loan growth goals per annual budget and five-year plan both individually and as a team.
• Identify opportunities to deliver holistic lending solutions to borrowers.
• Leading efforts with management to develop and implement appropriate lending products and services.
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