First Federal Bank of Kansas City is one of the largest mutually owned banks in the Midwest and has been a strong banking and lending partner to families in Kansas and Missouri for decades. We are a community-oriented, culture-focused, progress-driven Family on a mission to help people build a better financial future.

At First Federal, youll be supported by diverse, talented, energetic individuals moving toward a common vision of prosperity and a home for all. Youll have boundless opportunities for growth - whether its personal or professional development to reach your career goals, company events to strengthen your connections, or volunteer work to champion our community partners.

Your success is our success. When our employees feel valued, our customers feel valued, and our community grows.

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Join Our Team as a Commercial Loan Officer!

Are you a dynamic financial professional with a knack for building strong relationships and driving commercial loan success? If so, we want to meet you! Were on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Commercial Loan Officer to join our newCommercial Lending department.

Your Role:

As our new Commercial Loan Officer, you will be the heartbeat of our commercial lending operations. Youll be responsible for driving loan production, servicing, and profitability while managing and nurturing relationships within our commercial loan portfolio. Your role will involve everything from identifying new opportunities and proposing customized loan solutions to ensuring compliance and maintaining a quality portfolio.

What You'll Do:

• Elevate Our Service: Champion our mission, vision, and values by ensuring all commercial lending activities reflect our commitment to excellence.
• Streamline Documentation: Gather and prepare critical loan documentation, including title searches and UCC searches, and oversee the preparation of documents for loan closings.
• Maintain Compliance: Review loan documentation to identify and rectify issues, ensuring adherence to bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and Coordinate: Oversee the management of tickler reporting, coordinate with internal departments, and handle customer inquiries with professionalism.
• Innovate and Educate: Act as a subject matter expert on commercial lending software, assist with training, and manage additional staff as the department grows.
• Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with all loan products and software systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Who You Are:

• Experienced: You have 2-5 years of experience in commercial lending or related fields and a bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a similar discipline.
• Analytical: Strong analytical skills with a solid background in credit underwriting and portfolio management.
• Communicative: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present ideas effectively and engage with clients and team members.
• Energetic: A self-starter with a positive attitude who thrives in a dynamic environment and can handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Collaborative: An effective team player who motivates, influences, and collaborates with others to achieve outstanding results.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a key role in our new commercial lending operations and make a tangible impact on our clients and community.
• Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance.
• Growth: Be part of a supportive team that values professional development and career growth.
• Culture: Work in an environment where your contributions are valued, and youre encouraged to grow and succeed.

If youre ready to take your career to the next level and make a real difference, wed love to hear from you. Apply today to become our next Commercial Loan Officer and help us shape the future of commercial lending!

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities and requirements for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list.

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