MARKET MANAGER/COMMERCIAL LENDER: Mississippi community bank seeks market manager/commercial lender for the Mississippi Gulf Coast area. The successful applicant must have ties to the Gulf Coast, and must have commercial lending and real estate lending experience. Applicant must also have effective managerial, communication and sales skills. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Please forward resume in strict confidence to the MBA by email, fax to (601) 355-6461, or mail to The Mississippi Banker, attn: Market Manager/Commercial Lender, P.O. Box 37, Jackson, MS 39205 (Current as of 6/23/09)

CREDIT ANALYST: The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia is seeking a Credit Analyst.  Position will analyze personal and corporate financial statements, federal tax returns, and other financial reports as required by specific loan request. Will prepare financial and market risk analysis, quantify historic and projected cash flow streams, and summarize these findings to complement commercial lending officer credit presentations. Update financial information spreads and loan presentation operating summaries for renewals and restructures.  Prior experience with business and personal financial statement spreads in standardized software formats will greatly enhance the candidate’s ability to transition into this position. Opportunity to oversee the growth of this critical underwriting support area and supervise the training and development of new analysts for this area as portfolio growth dictates.  May actively participate in portfolio review with senior management.  The candidate will ensure that work products are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines, as well as Bank policy. A bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance, Accounting or related field and a minimum of two years experience as a credit analyst or in a related financial analysis area are required.  Resumes may be faxed to (601) 389-1132 or mailed to Human Resource Dept, 515 Main Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350. (Posted 6/8/09)

CAPITAL MARKETS SPECIALIST:  Cadence Bank has an opening in the Starkville area for candidate with a financial market background.  Must be familiar and experienced with capital markets and knowledgeable about economic news. Should be thoroughly familiar with mechanics and behaviors of all fixed income products.  Position is a key role in bank’s investment activities.  Will interact daily with Wall Street Brokers to assess the market to determine appropriate trade timings for investments. Requires maintenance of effective relationships / dialogue with brokers and other counterparties. Compensation commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits.  Submit resumes to: human.resources@cadencebanking.com or mail to Human Resources, PO Box 1187, Starkville, MS  39760.

LOAN REVIEW SPECIALIST: CADENCE BANK, N.A has an opening for a loan review specialist in Starkville. Individual will assist in the independent evaluation of the bank’s loan portfolio from the standpoint of credit risk and adherence to policies. Will assist in the performance of banking center credit reviews and other special reviews. Reviews credits of low to moderate degree of complexity. Will assist in the preparation of reports from banking center and special reviews. Reviews various computer reports for loan monitoring purposes. Lends support to banking centers in areas related to the credit function. Must have bachelor’s degree, with major preferably in banking and finance or accounting. Must be knowledgeable of principles of accounting and financial analysis. Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software, preferably Word and Excel is required. Needs effective report writing skills, including correct grammar. Must have ability to communicate orally with tact and clarity. Should be flexible to travel out-of-town with some overnight travel.  Submit resumes to Cadence Bank, attn Human Resources, P.O. Box 1187, Starkville 39760, or Fax 662-338-5049. (Current as of 1/23/09)

COMMERCIAL LENDERS - MS AND LA: Openings for experienced commercial lenders in our Mississippi and Louisiana markets to originate and maintain commercial loans.  Knowledge of commercial lending policies, procedures, lending services and related areas required. Good managerial, communication and sales skills required.  Compensation above local market levels and commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits. Contact President and COO, Post Office Box 3332, Ridgeland, MS 39158-3332. (Current as of 6/23/08)

COMMERCIAL LENDER(S) GREATER JACKSON AREA:  Tired of sales meetings and quotas?  Interested in the opportunity to return to the banking career that was your first love?  Would you like the opportunity to be an effective commercial lender without all the BIG BANK hassle?  We have a great bank team and are looking for several more experienced, well trained commercial lenders within the Metro Jackson area.  Compensation commensurate with training, experience and your existing portfolio.   Excellent benefits including ESOP, 401k and incentive program.   Absolute confidentiality assured. EOE/M/F/D/V  Please forward resume in strict confidence to the MBA by email, fax to (601) 355-6461, or mail to The Mississippi Banker, attn: Commercial Lender Greater Jackson, P.O. Box 37, Jackson, MS 39205 (Current as of 6/23/08)

POSITIONS WANTED: Often, resumes of qualified officer candidates are on file with the MBA. For a copy of these bankers' resumes, contact the MBA at (601) 948-6366.

BANKER SEEKS POSITION 1: Broad ranging and senior level experience in community banking. Have been absorbed by merger four times, resulting in relocation. Now seeking position as Loan Officer or Chief Credit Officer with promise of stability. Have served as Chief Credit Officer, and Chairman of the Loan Committee with extensive lending experience. Successful track record. Contact the MBA for a copy of this banker's resume. (Posted 11/17/08)

BANKER SEEKS POSITION 2: Loan Workout Specialist. Thirty year banker with experience as workout specialist with commercial banks and FDIC/RTC as well as commercial lending and R/E lending experience with community and large banks. Will relocate. Formal credit training and SWGSB graduate. Currently working with FDIC in contract position. Contact the MBA for a copy of this banker's resume. (Posted 2/18/09)

BANKER SEEKS POSITION 3: Commercial lender with broad range of experience in lending with a great attitude and a salesperson mentality. Aggregate of 32 years experience in commercial/consumer lending, management and wholesale mortgage sales.  Seeking position in the Jackson metro area and willing to travel. Successful track record that can be verified with past employers. Contact the MBA for a copy in this banker’s resume. (Posted 5/4/09)

BANKER SEEKS POSITION 4:  Commercial lender with overall 27 years of banking experience in both regional bank and community banks, seeking a lending position.  I maintain a thorough knowledge of commercial lending policies, procedures, portfolio management & production, and effective communication & sales skills. This lender is willing to relocate within Mississippi.  References can be provided upon request.  Contact the MBA for a copy in this banker’s resume. (Posted 5/11/09)

CLASSIFIED AD POLICY - THE MISSISSIPPI BANKER

FOR MBA MEMBERS: Classified advertising will be placed in The Mississippi Banker magazine for association member institutions free of charge. The magazine reserves the right to reject any ad or to change or limit the wording of any such ad. Typically, these ads will be for positions open. Other ads, such as sales or purchases of equipment or other property, will also be accepted.

FOR PERSONS SEEKING POSITIONS IN BANKING: Classified advertising will be placed free of charge in The Mississippi Banker for any applicant seeking employment with a Mississippi bank, provided that the position sought is an officer level position and the applicant, as judged by the editor, is a legitimate candidate for the position sought. The magazine reserves the right to reject any ad, to limit or change the wording of any ad, or to limit the period of time the ad will be carried.

OTHERS: No classified ads will be sold to non-members, including MBA associates