Reference #: 773931 Dollar Bank is hiring for a lender in our Business Banking division. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for generating new lending relationships, growing your portfolio, and generating new deposit relationships. You will work with a wide array of businesses and individuals to generate new loans for operating companies as well as investment real estate. You will inherit an existing portfolio and be responsible for adding additional business relationships to grow the portfolio. You will work with Treasury Management to assist in growing new deposit relationships and collaborate with the retail banking centers within your assigned territory to develop new business.  You will also work with various internal departments such as Private Banking, Corporate Banking, and Commercial Real Estate to refer new business.  You will play a crucial role in helping grow the businesses in our community by offering creative lending solutions and will become a trusted expert for all their banking needs.

Principal Activities and Duties:

*Establish an annual business development plan and goals with the objective of fostering Bank growth through mutually beneficial account relationships. *Develop and maintain business relationships through a sales-oriented calling program. *Complete call reports on all business visits, outlining the purpose of the call, business needs, financial information, and future focus for the business. *Participate in community and civic functions, either in an advisory or active capacity, representing Dollar Bank, with emphasis on maintaining and developing business relationships. *Manage and/or participate in any special assignments as requested by the Senior Vice President of Business Banking.

Required Qualifications:

*Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience. *Must have prior experience analyzing financial statements and making loan recommendations. *Three (3) years of experience in working in business lending. *Ability to manage a portfolio of client relationships including growth, retention, and expansion. *Strong written and oral communication skills required to interpret and explain financial data to others involved in the loan approval process. *Ability to learn and offer all products and services with special emphasis on business loan and deposit products. *A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. *Individuals should be self-motivated with excellent communication skills.