Branch Manager / Lender at First Federal Bank of Louisiana

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFirst Federal Bank of Louisiana is currently seeking a Branch Manager / Lender in Oakdale, Louisiana.About UsFirst Federal Bank of Louisiana is a full-service, locally owned community bank that has helped build the communities we serve for over 75 years. With over one billion dollars in assets and 16 offices currently serving multiple parishes across Southwest and Central Louisiana, we are proud to offer our customers comprehensive retail and commercial products as well as investment services to meet all of their financial needs. Empowering people and places to realize and attain their dreams is what our community-first banking is all about, and that’s what our team strives to do in the communities we serve each and every day. Visit www.ffbla.bank to learn more. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.Position SummaryIncreases market shares by interviewing applicants and examining, evaluating and authorizing approval of applications for residential mortgage loans and consumer loans. Establishes and helps to attain internal performance objectives for the branch office business volume, deposits, loan portfolios and quality of audit reports. Exercises executive control over the functions of the branch. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Responsible for overall branch office operations and profitability, but delegates all operational and managerial duties to the Senior Branch Supervisor or Branch Supervisor; Supports the Branch Supervisor by assisting with operational duties when neededContacts customers, businesses, community and civic organizations to promote goodwill and generate new business; visits real estate brokers, sales agents and local builders to promote mortgage servicesVerifies accuracy of loan application by interviewing applicants and requesting specific information or documentation to resolve any questions regarding application informationAnalyzes applicant financial status to determine if established standards for further consideration are met; confers with underwriter to resolve mortgage application issuesAnalyzes financial statements, tax returns and financial information to determine if the loan request and/or the applicant meets internal guidelinesApproves or denies various types of loans and/or confers with Chief Retail Officer or loan committee, if request is outside lending authorityRecommends residential mortgage loans be approved or denied; submits loans to underwriting for final approval or denial; informs applicant of loan acceptance or denialCross-sells and refers other bank products and services, including but not limited to deposits and investment services, and increases customer relationships Promotes and enhances the corporate culture and fosters the development and implementation of the organizational visionComplies with specific job related BSA policies and procedures Compliance training is assigned to all Bank personnel based on their position with the Bank Employees are required to complete all assigned training timely and in accordance with Bank policyMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in business, finance or related fieldMinimum of two (2) years related lending or finance experience in a financial institution and/or trainingTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are a basic summary of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The full job description is attached as a pdf to this job posting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other Duties & ResponsibilitiesThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity EmployerThe employment policy of First Federal Bank and its subsidiaries is to provide an equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, individuals with disabilities, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or activities in accordance with applicable laws.