SouthState Bank · 23 hours ago
SBA Relationship Manager
SouthState Bank is a trusted financial partner committed to helping customers move forward. The SBA Relationship Manager is responsible for originating SBA loans and USDA B&I loans, meeting production goals, and developing new business by engaging with prospects and customers.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesLendingWealth Management
Responsibilities
Interviews loan applicants, and collects and analyzes financial and related data to determine the general creditworthiness of the prospect and the merits of the specific loan request
Establishes, and negotiates terms under which credit will be extended, including the costs, repayment method, and schedule and collateral requirements
Collects and analyzes information that reflects the current creditworthiness of customers and the current merits of existing loans. May obtain information through direct inspection of the applicant’s business and/or collateral, review of interim financial reports, personal interview, and other means
Presents loan requests to the appropriate approver when the proposed loan dollar volume exceeds the assigned Credit Administrator authority
Authorizes or rejects overdrafts in depository account within established authorities
Monitors loan repayment activities and takes necessary action to collect from past-due accounts
Develops new business by contacting prospects and customers, cross-sells bank services
Prepares lending activity reports for department management
Keeps abreast of local and national economic, financial, political, and legislative events and climates which could have an impact on corporate and commercial lending activities
Keeps abreast of SBA and USDA B&I loan program regulation, and assures adherence to said regulations
Participates in community affairs to increase the bank’s visibility and to enhance new business opportunities
Maintains professional and community relations to increase the bank’s visibility and new business opportunities, and to further personal development
If assigned to assist the conventional Relationship Managers, or other Bank conventional lenders on government lending, the expectation is that the Government Lending RM will work hand in hand with the conventional lenders at the Bank to assess and process and internal loan referrals
Ensure that the Bank’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and regulatory guidelines are strictly complied with
Provide assistance to other employees by liaising with them through healthy and positive interactions
Be involved in performing marketing endeavors/efforts
Continuously update skills by participating in professional training
Seek opportunities to improve skills through cross-training offered by the Bank
All other tasks, responsibilities or duties, as directed by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or equivalent work experience in related field
3-5 years of previous commercial lending experience in a bank or loan setting
Requires knowledge of office practices, procedures and general office machines
Must be able to prepare documents and compose business letters and memorandums
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of customer and employee information
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
Requires a strong sense of urgency, initiative, and drive to complete tasks correctly, with emphasis on working with and through people in the process
Must be able to work at a faster than average pace and able to multi-task
Must have good knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation
Must possess basic language skills to write and speak clearly, effectively, and appropriate to business standards
Must be able to make sound decisions, have the ability to recognize potential problems, and take corrective action
Must be professional in appearance
Regular attendance in necessary
Be a team player in recommending and referring additional products and services to other lines of business within the company
Preferred
Minimum of 2 years' experience in government lending preferred
Company
SouthState Bank
The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2013-08-09IPO
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