JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Vice President, Commercial Banking
PREPARATION DATE: 10/24/2014
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY/GRADE: 40E
DEPARTMENT: Commercial Banking
LOCATION: SFC
REPORTS TO: VP, Commercial Banking – Team Leader
APPROVED DATE: 10/24/2014
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POSITION PURPOSE:
The Vice President, Commercial Banking performs commercial lending duties that enhance the bank’s loan and
deposit portfolio, complies with banking and lending regulations, and contributes to the attainment of bank
revenue and profitability targets.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
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Education required is equivalent to a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or
related field.
A minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of Commercial Banking experience.
CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE:
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Valid driver’s license in the State of Wisconsin and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle while
observing traffic regulations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.
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Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to operate a personal computer, banking related applications and general office equipment.
Ability to read and comprehend government regulations, system documentation manuals,
memoranda, requests, loan applications, title reports, flood reports, insurance policies and policies
and procedures.
Strong attention to detail, critical thinking ability and accuracy.
Strong knowledge of commercial banking procedures and legal requirements.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Develops and enhances new customer relationships to qualified prospects, selling commercial banking
services and closing commercial loans.
Develops and enhances existing customer relationships to sell commercial banking services, processes
new or modified loan requests, answers lending process related questions and closes commercial loans.
Reviews commercial loan related financial statements and / or information to comply with bank loan
underwriting standards and banking / lending rules and regulations. Prepares and presents loan
requests to the Loan and/or Directors Committees for review and approval.
Monitors commercial banking operations such as delinquent loans and overdrawn accounts. Calls on
customers to rectify these situations.
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Collection of information for existing customer relationships to ensure compliance with on-going
reporting requirements.
Participates in non-profit organization service activities, serving on boards and committees, as required.
Attends social and special events, serving as a bank representative.
Attends banking related classes and seminars.
LEADERSHIP ROLE / RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assumes leadership role in the absence of the Vice President, Commercial Banking – Team Leader.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently”
correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3
and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more of working time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, move from one location to another and reach above their
shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds to move items such as file
folders, storage boxes, etc. In addition, the employee may occasionally climb, squat, bend or kneel.
The employee must display sufficient close vision and the ability to adjust focus to perform job duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee works in a standard office work environment with moderate noise.
Travel to business meetings and community and social events may be required.
The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Southport
Bank reserves the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect duties assigned.