Residential Lender

We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE!

Climate First Bank is a Florida Benefit Corporation, state chartered, FDIC insured commercial bank. With now three physical branches in St Petersburg, Winter Park and Mount Dora and one digital branch, we are offering a full suite of banking products including personal and business banking and loan products (solar, residential, commercial, SBA and more). We are passionate about the environment, social issues and overall leaving our communities and the world better than we found it.

We want YOU to help us on this mission and are looking for exceptionally hard-working, passionate and bright new team members.

We are a team of growth focused, goal-oriented and competitive individuals. We collectively work hard to achieve our mission and growth-related milestones and continue to set and exceed new goals almost daily. We love what we do, and we love working with people who are just as excited about our objectives as we are!

Come join our team as a Residential Loan Officer in one of the following markets: Tampa Bay Area, Jacksonville, Lake County, Southeast Florida, Southwest Florida and take your career to a level unattainable in a traditional bank environment! In this role, you will utilize industry knowledge and expertise to recommend mortgage products to clients while also excelling at driving deposit relationships to the Bank.

The Residential Loan Officer position is a hybrid role and requires physical presence in the market you are applying for. Candidates must be local to their area of choice to be considered. Please send a resume to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize industry knowledge and expertise to recommend mortgage products to clients.
• Implement strategies that not only result in high profits but also achieve all the relevant sustainability goals including Community Reinvestment Act and multi-cultural lending goals.
• Operate by positively influencing revenue growth, expense adherence and efficiencies.
• Identify, develop, and maintain a quality network of business relationships that serve as a recurring source of referrals for new mortgage lending opportunities.
• Enhance valuable referral sources by regular participation in business related development opportunities and community efforts to promote home ownership.
• Proactively solicit residential mortgage business for your portfolio as well as working with your team leader to enhance Climate First Bank's business while meeting loan quality and production goals.
• Maintain a clean pipeline with an organized follow-up program and clear communication relative to locks, closing dates, extensions, etc.
• Participate in sales and training meetings on initial and new programs with realtors, builders, and other prospects.
• Maintain loan compliance through timely and accurate preparation of required initial disclosures and re-disclosures.
• Identify appropriate opportunities to cross-sell additional banking products.

Specific Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of the residential mortgage industry.
• In-depth knowledge of residential lending regulations.
• Understanding and experience of residential lending for a financial institution. Banking experience preferred.
• Proven ability to personally produce a high volume of high-quality loans.
• Proven ability to cross-sell bank products.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business.
• Mission/values aligned - Must be completely values aligned with all the principals of CSR.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Resourceful, organized and a self-starter.
• Solid ability to anticipate needs of your clients.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Employer paid medical, vision and dental insurance
• Employer paid disability and life insurance
• 401k match
• Employee Stock Options
• Compelling incentive plans
• Employee only rates for certain loan products
• Working with an amazing team of dedicated and like minded individuals!
• Being part of an exciting venture with amazing opportunities for growth and opportunities!

Physical Demands:

• Sustained standing and sitting.
• Frequent use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor.
• Occasional lifting of basic office files or equipment up to 20 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Climate First Bank we truly believe that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our success. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

E-Verify Statement:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.