AgriBusiness & Commercial Relationship Manager III

First Interstate BancSystem • Mitchell, SD

96d

About The Position

This role serves as the account executive for new and existing complex clients and will be responsible for managing a portfolio with an average loan portfolio greater than $50MM up to $100MM and manages at least 75 bank relationships. Establishes and maintains collaborative and strategic partnerships with clients based on knowledgeable advice that is aligned to the clients' business objectives and lifecycle. Develops and grows new business and builds/maintains strong relationships with prospects. Drives financial performance through profitable revenue and growth, and quality credit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or equivalent required.
• 10+ years in commercial lending or commercial credit underwriting; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has completed Credit Analyst training; experience with asset-based lending, capital structure finance and trade finance required.
• Advanced credit analysis and commercial underwriting skills, including accounting, financial statement and cash flow analysis.
• Knowledge of commercial lending policies, procedures, practices and documentation.
• Proficiency with bank's risk-rating system, credit products and underwriting policies; working knowledge structuring credit products for small and medium size business in diverse industries.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage customer relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Computer skills essential, including Word and Excel and Outlook. Experience with PowerPoint beneficial.
• Requires initiative and solid judgement.
• Ability to prioritize work and remain adaptable under pressure.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries of complaints of customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Achieves individual annual production and growth goals for loan, deposits and fees to ensure the bank meets its overall financial targets and conforms to credit terms.
• Initiates and develops new business through outside business development activities. Ensures ongoing contact with new clients to enhance client's experience with First Interstate Bank.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of the client's needs based on the review and analysis of personal bank business financial data gathered through relationship reviews and personal meetings.
• Uses internal customer sourcing software to generate leads, track activities and make referrals to requisite business partners and bankers.
• Actively participates in community organizations to source business development opportunities and demonstrates First Interstate Bank's commitment to the communities we serve.
• Builds client referral pipeline via identification and development of internal and external center of influence.
• Develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of products and services as well as knowledge of competitors and competitive products.
• Proactively promotes bank products and services and keeps clients informed of financial solutions First Interstate Bank offers to meet their needs.
• Assembles cross-functional team to quickly respond to customer requests when not able to address requests personally.
• Analyzes credit to determine the ability of clients to qualify for borrowing requirements.
• Maintains follow up on existing loans to ensure compliance with internal procedures and other required terms.
• Research and study industrial, commercial, economic and financial situations relating to existing and new business.
• Maintains compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others.
• Contributes to strategic level discussions with members of the senior management leadership team.
• Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert when difficult questions arise.
• Provides practical, relevant ideas and perspectives on processes or process improvement.
• Actively engages, demonstrates and fosters the First Interstate Bank Mission, Vision and Values by executing the Service Commitments.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Student debt employer repayment program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees