Community Lending Empower Spec

Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With over $70 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we thrive on helping our clients achieve their goals and dreams, and we are committed to social responsibility and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving. 

We continually seek highly motivated and talented individuals as our people are critical to our success. In return, we offer competitive compensation with our salary and incentive program, in addition to medical, dental, and vision insurance.  401K, continuing education opportunities and an employee assistance program are also included in our benefit suite. Old National also offers a variety of Impact Network Groups led by team members who are passionate about driving engagement, creating awareness of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and building inclusion across the organization.  We offer a unique opportunity to join a growing, community and client-focused company that is firmly rooted in its core values.

The Community Lending Empowerment Specialist role is designed to enhance Old National Bank's participation in sustainable growth initiatives and perform advanced lending strategies. This role focuses on significant community development projects and technology enhancements aligned with changing business needs.  

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $51,700/yr - $101,500/yr plus bonus. The base salary indicated for this position reflects the compensation range applicable to all levels of the role across the United States. Actual salary offers within this range may vary based on a number of factors, including the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant skills and professional experience, educational qualifications, and geographic location.

Key Accountabilities 

• Facilitate technology enhancements aligned with changing business needs. 

• Create and foster partnerships with internal stakeholders to develop a solid knowledge base of the business, including needs and opportunities specifically related to application/IT platform solutions. 

• Formulate and define scope and objectives for changes through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of business systems and industry standards. 

• Develop and implement strategies for lending and investment to low- and moderate-income and underserved communities through direct commercial or small business lending. 

• Support key Relationship Managers in lending within ONB’s underwriting requirements. 

• Partner with ONB’s Community Development & Outreach team to identify, develop, and maintain relationships with community partners. 

• Drive Innovation: Facilitate technology enhancements to keep pace with changing business requirements and industry standards. 

• Enhance Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs and opportunities. 

• Strategic Initiatives: Engage with executive and market leadership to establish and execute appropriate activities, tactics, and strategies to identify and pursue new business development opportunities. 

• Community Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to support lending and investment strategies. 

Key Competencies for Position  

• Culture Leadership:  

• Adapt communication style and approach to accommodate individual needs and preferences. 

• Use influence strategies to gain commitment and achieve the best outcome for all. 

• Planning and Organizing:  

• Conduct work assignments, set and manage priorities, and ensure optimal resources to achieve objectives under moderate supervision. 

• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment demanding quick thinking and strong attention to detail. 

• Client Leadership:  

• Put the client at the forefront of everything they do; continually seek first-hand client information and perspective. 

• Make and maintain long-term relationships with clients. 

• Collaboration:  

• Actively seek, develop, and maintain trusted relationships with others to achieve business goals and objectives. 

• Build rapport and effective relationships with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 

• 1-3 years’ relevant banking experience preferred 

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in commercial underwriting, demonstrating expertise in assessing and managing credit risk. 

• Experience with application analysis and technology enhancements. 

• Ability to orchestrate organizational resources by identifying key players, communicating relevant information, and building collaborative client-focused relationships. 

• High level of written and verbal communication skills. 

• Proven track record of successful sales performance with strong business development skills. 

• Ability to interact with executive management, board members, clients, and team members at all levels.
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 Key Measures of Success/Key Deliverables 

• Development and implementation of data-driven strategies to identify growth opportunities in target markets. 

• Regular monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) linked to program objectives. 

• Analysis and interpretation of lending and investment data to track progress in underserved communities. 

• Creation of comprehensive business reports to guide decision-making and strategy refinement. 

• Increased lending and investment activity to underserved communities through commercial and small business channels. 

• Secure incremental Business Development opportunities in working with all lines of business. 

• Actively engage in ONB Community Development & Outreach Team efforts in the market. 

Old National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer focused on fostering an inclusive workplace and committed to hiring a workforce comprised of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thinking styles. 

As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have an agreement signed by the Director of Talent Acquisition, SVP, to fill a specific position.

Our culture is firmly rooted in our core values.

We are optimistic. We are collaborative. We are inclusive. We are agile. We are ethical.

We are Old National Bank.  Join our team!