Community Financial System, Inc.
Commercial Banking Officer - Syracuse Region
Community Financial System, Inc., DeWitt, New York, United States
Overview
At Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI), we are dedicated to providing our customers with friendly, personalized, high-quality financial services and products. Our retail division, Community Bank, N.A., operates more than 200 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Western Massachusetts. Beyond retail banking, we also offer commercial banking, wealth management, investment management, insurance and risk management, and benefit plan administration. To ensure our people can enjoy long and successful careers here at CFSI, we offer competitive compensation, great benefits, and professional development and advancement opportunities. As an equal‑opportunity workplace and affirmative‑action employer, we celebrate and support a diverse workplace for the benefit of all: our employees, customers and communities.
Responsibilities
Develop new business relationships with prospective customers and maintain continuous relationships with current customers.
Solicit new business from present and prospective customers.
Maintain ongoing business relationships with present customers to take advantage of additional cross‑selling opportunities.
Provide sales information on a timely basis for customer service and sales performance reports.
Monitor sales performance versus objectives and discuss performance with appropriate supervisor on a frequent basis.
Serve as a member of the bank’s sales team (e.g., Branch Manager) and make group sales calls to improve new business development opportunities.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of all bank commercial products and services to ascertain customer needs and sell accordingly.
Provide direct service to commercial customers with respect to deposit, loan, and other miscellaneous products and services.
Approve or reject loan applications within individual lending authority.
Assist customers in obtaining specialized services from other bank departments and provide help with specific inquiries or service problems.
Maintain knowledge of bank operating policies and procedures which impact commercial services.
Prepare and maintain accurate records of all customer service calls and meetings with present and prospective customers.
Provide quality service to internal and external customers.
Demonstrate cooperative efforts in working with other departments and within own department.
Jointly establish annual quantitative customer service and sales objectives with assigned supervisor.
Comply with established operating policies and procedures to maintain adequate controls and regulatory compliance.
Communicate with management and staff to integrate goals and activities.
Respond to inquiries within given time frames and established policy.
Maintain appropriate records and provide assigned reports.
Monitor and review accounts for appropriate risk rating to avoid changes by loan review and OCC.
Provide guidance, on‑the‑job training and technical assistance to Commercial Loan Officers 1(s) and 2(s).
Maintain proficiency with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, internal controls and meet all training requirements in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.
Qualifications
Minimum five (5) years of experience in related positions.
B.S. or B.A. Degree in a related field preferred.
Specialized banking education and training.
Valid driver’s license required.
Proficient reading, writing, grammar and mathematic skills.
Proficient interpersonal relationship, communication and sales skills.
Thorough knowledge of all bank commercial products and services.
Working knowledge of bank operating policies and procedures which impact commercial services.
All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Other Job Information Compensation:
Commensurate with experience plus potential for annual merit increase. In addition to your competitive salary, you will receive benefits including: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, medical, vision & dental insurance, 401(k) with generous match, pension, tuition reimbursement, banking discounts and more.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk or sit. Use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, and speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to focus.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Company is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodations:
The Company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. If you have a physical or mental impairment and would like to request an accommodation with respect to the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Salary Range:
Minimum USD $92,000.00 per year. Maximum USD $160,592.00 per year.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
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Responsibilities
Develop new business relationships with prospective customers and maintain continuous relationships with current customers.
Solicit new business from present and prospective customers.
Maintain ongoing business relationships with present customers to take advantage of additional cross‑selling opportunities.
Provide sales information on a timely basis for customer service and sales performance reports.
Monitor sales performance versus objectives and discuss performance with appropriate supervisor on a frequent basis.
Serve as a member of the bank’s sales team (e.g., Branch Manager) and make group sales calls to improve new business development opportunities.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of all bank commercial products and services to ascertain customer needs and sell accordingly.
Provide direct service to commercial customers with respect to deposit, loan, and other miscellaneous products and services.
Approve or reject loan applications within individual lending authority.
Assist customers in obtaining specialized services from other bank departments and provide help with specific inquiries or service problems.
Maintain knowledge of bank operating policies and procedures which impact commercial services.
Prepare and maintain accurate records of all customer service calls and meetings with present and prospective customers.
Provide quality service to internal and external customers.
Demonstrate cooperative efforts in working with other departments and within own department.
Jointly establish annual quantitative customer service and sales objectives with assigned supervisor.
Comply with established operating policies and procedures to maintain adequate controls and regulatory compliance.
Communicate with management and staff to integrate goals and activities.
Respond to inquiries within given time frames and established policy.
Maintain appropriate records and provide assigned reports.
Monitor and review accounts for appropriate risk rating to avoid changes by loan review and OCC.
Provide guidance, on‑the‑job training and technical assistance to Commercial Loan Officers 1(s) and 2(s).
Maintain proficiency with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, internal controls and meet all training requirements in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.
Qualifications
Minimum five (5) years of experience in related positions.
B.S. or B.A. Degree in a related field preferred.
Specialized banking education and training.
Valid driver’s license required.
Proficient reading, writing, grammar and mathematic skills.
Proficient interpersonal relationship, communication and sales skills.
Thorough knowledge of all bank commercial products and services.
Working knowledge of bank operating policies and procedures which impact commercial services.
All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Other Job Information Compensation:
Commensurate with experience plus potential for annual merit increase. In addition to your competitive salary, you will receive benefits including: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, medical, vision & dental insurance, 401(k) with generous match, pension, tuition reimbursement, banking discounts and more.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk or sit. Use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, and speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to focus.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Company is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodations:
The Company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. If you have a physical or mental impairment and would like to request an accommodation with respect to the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Salary Range:
Minimum USD $92,000.00 per year. Maximum USD $160,592.00 per year.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
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