About the Job

Ressler Consulting has been engaged by Central Bank to manage the search for the banks next Commercial Loan Officer due to an upcoming retirement.

Central Bank has proudly served the St. Louis Metropolitan area for over 120 years. Since their inception, they have been a conservative financial institution and have always focused on the basic business of making loans and attracting deposits from the communities they serve. Today, they still take the same approach to their business throughout the metropolitan area. Central Bank was included in Forbes' "America's Best Banks" list for the 17th consecutive year.

The position will solicit, develop, and manage credit relations with individuals and businesses seeking a variety of secured and unsecured loans, including commercial, real estate, and construction. They will oversee and manage a commercial loan portfolio. The portfolio consists of the commercial loan accounts; making decisions within prescribed guidelines. Refers more complex loans to Chief Lending Officer. Responsible for the overall profitability and quality of loan portfolio. Operates within established lending authority and guidelines; provides optimum profitability balanced with acceptable risk. Ensures adherence to established bank loan procedures, practices, and reporting requirements. Responsible for sales development and referral activities including sales training and activities. Creates a teamwork environment to ensure that quality service is provided, and sales/business development goals are met. Conducts relationships and activities consistent with established Bank policies, procedures and systems, the corporate code of conduct, Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.