About Us
The First National Bank & Trust Company is a leading financial institution with corporate offices in Chickasha, OK and bank locations in the surrounding area.
For more than 130 years, the bank has remained a strong and faithful community partner with expertise in a full range of banking services. We are excited for the future and our continued commitment to the bank’s mission.
At FNBT, we commit to promote the success of our customers and communities, provide high quality financial services and maintain a strong, safe financial institution.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Lender with a commitment to service excellence to join our team. The Commercial Lender will facilitate business financing by evaluating and processing loan applications for commercial clients. This role requires a thorough analysis of a business’s financial health to structure loan packages that align with both the customer’s needs and the bank’s policies. This position plays a key role in helping businesses secure capital for growth and operations. The ideal lender will possess excellent customer relations and active listening skills to assist in identifying and advising on applicable products to fit applicant needs.
In this role, the incumbent will adhere to federal regulations and will establish goals for long-term portfolio growth.
Essential Functions
- Knowledge and understanding of the requirements and restrictions of each commercial loan program offered by the bank
- Remain in regular communication with applicants throughout the process of application and document collection, underwriting, closing, and beyond
- Bank product knowledge required to effectively offer deposit products and other banking services
- Active participation in business development by analyzing potential loan markets, developing referral networks to identify prospects, and contacting and/or visiting potential customers and current customers
- Approve loans within specified limits and refer loan applications outside those limits to the internal loan committee for review/approval
- Analyze applicants’ financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans
- Explain to customers loan and credit options as well as the terms of those services
- Review loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate according to policy
- Ensure each loan submitted has the required documents and signatures to reduce the possibility of loss and assist in efficient loan processing and reduction of exceptions
- Submit applications to credit analysts for verification and recommendation when necessary
- Handle customer complaints and take appropriate action to resolve them
- Negotiate payment arrangements with customers who have delinquent loans.
- Maximize profitability through fee income, including referrals for all other retail products, including trust, fixed rate mortgages, cash management and merchant programs.
This list includes the current primary responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to change, as needed, for the purpose of operational efficiency.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or a related field is preferred
- Minimum of five years of commercial lending experience is required
- Graduate Banking School or Intermediate Banking School certification is preferred but not required
- Demonstrated working knowledge of underwriting principles, with an understanding of cash flow, debt service coverage, and loan-to-value ratios, as well as how these metrics influence a borrower’s capacity to repay a loan
- Must be willing to participate in community and bank events
- Outside business development efforts are required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present information professionally and clearly
- Careful attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and high integrity
Other Requirements
- Must reside in Oklahoma and pass a background and credit check
- Regular travel within the bank footprint and surrounding area is necessary for success in this position
Skills Required
- Minimum of five years of commercial lending experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field
- Graduate Banking School or Intermediate Banking School certification
- Demonstrated working knowledge of underwriting principles (cash flow, debt service coverage, loan-to-value ratios)
- Knowledge of requirements and restrictions of each commercial loan program offered by the bank
- Bank product knowledge to effectively offer deposit products and other services
- Ability to approve loans within specified limits and refer loans outside limits to loan committee
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven business development and relationship-building skills (including outside prospecting and community participation)
- Careful attention to detail, strong organizational skills, high integrity and work ethic
- Ability to analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluations
- Experience handling customer complaints and negotiating delinquent loan payment arrangements
- Must reside in Oklahoma and pass a background and credit check
- Regular travel within the bank footprint and surrounding area
What We Do
The First National Bank & Trust Co. is a local community bank based in Chickasha, Oklahoma, that has been building community life and business since 1892. For over 131 years, they have remained dedicated to the success of their customers and the local community, providing reliable financial services and supporting the growth and prosperity of the region.
