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*Hybrid Position*
Generate new Small Business Administration (SBA) loans through prospecting, outside calling, networking and referrals. Make a substantial number of outside, in-person calls on prospects and clients, will require automobile travel. By year-end, achieve 100% of established annual production objective (APO) that will be determined at or near the beginning of every year. Develop and implement marketing activities within the budgetary constraints established by supervisor.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for external self-sourcing SBA-government guaranteed loans within the Bank’s geographic territory.
- Identify and solicit new business relationships.
- Interview new and existing loan applicants to gather information relative to their business needs, abilities and earnings to determine whether loans may be an acceptable risk.
- Assemble loan packages and assist in the gathering and closing process.
- Cross-sell business products to existing customers and prospect business customers through an organized calling program.
- Generate qualified referrals to other bank departments.
- Actively participate in external community activities in order to promote Firstrust Bank and to develop a business referral network.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Regularly required to drive a motor vehicle, occasional air travel, attending meetings at various venues, including but not limited to customers’ offices and/or properties, restaurants and other meeting locations, and ascend/descend stairs and or ladders occasionally to perform inspections.
- The employee may be required to lift files/materials up to 20 pounds to take to various locations.
POTENITAL ON-THE-JOB-RISKS:
- None identified.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of experience in screening, processing and booking SBA 504 and SBA 7A loans.
- Additional lending experience in the area of SBA related loans is desirable.
- Financial sales and lending abilities required. In-depth credit and lending knowledge, and thorough understanding of all traditional and non-traditional bank products are required.
- MS Office Suite skills required.
- Excellent written and verbal skills required.
Firstrust Bank provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender, (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, genetics, marital status, veteran’s status, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Firstrust provides reasonable accommodations so that disabled individuals may participate in the application and selection process. Please state your reasonable accommodation request for assistance in your message.
Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within Firstrust will be reviewed at the email address and phone number supplied.
Please advise Firstrust of any accommodation you require to express an interest in a specific opening by emailing or calling: [email protected] or 215-728-8265.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience screening, processing, and booking SBA 504 and SBA 7A loans
- Financial sales and lending abilities
- In-depth credit and lending knowledge
- Thorough understanding of traditional and non-traditional bank products
- Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Additional SBA-related lending experience
What We Do
Founded 85 years ago, Firstrust’s business is serving the banking needs of our business and retail customers in the Philadelphia region. From large operating companies, real estate developers, manufacturers, and doctors to young families and grandparents – we’re here for them all. Our promise is to empower their success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. The core value of always being there for our customers - especially when they need us most - has made us the largest family-owned commercial bank in our region. And it’s also why thousands of the most successful entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders come to us FIRST when they need help making their biggest dreams a reality.
