Lending Officer - Denver

Summary: Alpine Bank is a financial institution seeking a Lending Officer to develop and support their lending and deposit processes. The role focuses on building and maintaining banking relationships, managing loan portfolios, and ensuring compliance with lending policies. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain long-term lending and depository relationships with the bank's clients and business partners - Compiles loan packages and facilitates negotiations of loan structures with applicants, including fees, loan repayment options and other credit terms - Ensures loan agreements are complete and accurate according to loan policy - Assures timely loan closing and funding activities - Prospects and maintains long term relationships with clients and business partners - Manages their individual loan portfolio of loans to meet Alpine Bank’s strategic goals as it relates to the branch - Participation and involvement in activities that support the community - Demonstrates knowledge of the market, competition, profitability and aligns department’s work with strategic goals - Sells Alpine Bank products and services directly or through referrals - Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required as an essential function of this position - Performs other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Carries out the bank's vision, mission, and values - Proficient in knowledge and understanding of banking industry - Effortlessly works in a fast-paced environment with desire for professional growth - Give and receives mentoring in a mature and open manner - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Self-motivated - Excellent interpersonal skills - Works as a team player, as well as team leadership - This position may require relocation - Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat - Demonstrates adaptability and change management skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to organize and analyze financial information and to accurately perform complex financial calculations - A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree (BA or BS) with a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or above is required - A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree (BA or BS) in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar is required - Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Colorado Drivers' License, required Preferred Qualifications: - Commercial banking, retail or hospitality experience preferred - Previous consumer and commercial lending experience preferred - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis Required Skills: Banking industry knowledge, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Financial analysis, Loan structuring, Commercial lending, Consumer lending, Change management