SVP Director of Commercial Lending in Berkshire County Salary: \$175k - \$225k Schedule: Mon-Fri., 8a-4:30p Reporting to the President/CEO, the SVP Director of Commercial Lending is responsible for managing and supervising the Bank\'s portfolio of commercial real estate and non-real estate lending, with an overall objective of maintaining and increasing its asset quality; to develop new and maintain existing business relationships. This position supervises a team of 2-4 Commercial Lending personnel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Oversees the responsibility of the Bank\'s overall commercial loan portfolio; including growth, profitability and delinquencies (including loan workout and collections.) - Responsible for the management of the entire commercial lending team. - Responsible for the commercial loan portfolio credit quality, loan review and FDIC examinations. - Presents requests to management and loan committee when the proposed loan is beyond departmental lending authority. - Manages large or complex commercial loans, as needed, and counsels loan customers on loan management and beneficial financial strategies. - Maintains and enhances information base on local and national economics, as well as other concerns that would impact the financial institution\'s lending activities. OTHER FUNCTIONS - Makes recommendations to management on product improvements or changes. - Oversees and recommends upgrades and improvements to financial institution policies and procedures. Ensures that any changes are implemented. - Participates as a member of various Bank committees as assigned. - Represents the Bank and provide leadership in key community activities and committees. Participate in professional associations; attend conventions, conferences and seminars - Performs related duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES - Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Finance, or related field and/or 10 years\' experience in commercial lending or similar financial institution. - Extensive knowledge of financial institution policies and procedures. - Excellent communication, management, analytical and interpersonal skills - Proven organizational and public relations skills