Now Hiring - Commercial Lending, Relationship Manager in Montville, NJ

• Quick ability to identify viable relationship opportunities to include full lending, deposit, cash management and other banking services beneficial to the client and the bank
• Provide framework for initiation and development of commercial loan requests from centers of influence, existing customers and prospects through detailed calling plans and extensive networking activities
• Utilize your experience in CRE/C&I lending to quickly analyze and partner with analysts to underwrite specific credit requests including loans of all types
• Structure, prepare and present loan offerings to management.
• Manage the entire credit approval process through to closing
• Monitor and maintain client relationships to ensure timely loan administration. Detect potential problems and suggest opportunities for additional business.
• Active involvement in community and business organizations.
• Refers and cross-sell bank services to best meet client needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in accounting, marketing, business administration and/or finance
• 7 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience in Commercial Lending
• Ability to generate loan business with through prospecting and connecting with current book of business
• Ability to underwrite specific credit requests including CRE/Commercial & Industrial, Owner-Occupied and Investment Real Estate, construction loans
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with customers, clients and co-workers Save
• Ability to cross-sell bank products and services to best meet client needs
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with clients and co-workers
• Ability to solve practical problems and find creative solutions
• Familiarity with the market territory.
• Successful business development through external referral sources.
• Knowledge of Baker Hill software a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be bondable

All Lakeland Bank employees must be bondable. FBI background checks are required to confirm eligibility for bonding. Note: A guilty plea or criminal conviction will not necessarily preclude employment at Lakeland Bank.

Lakeland Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law