Business Banker

Benchmark Community Bank•South Hill, VA

About The Position

Benchmark Community Bank is seeking a highly motivated Business Banker to join its business banking team. The role develops and maintains relationships with businesses and professionals in an assigned market area, providing high-quality service and appropriate banking solutions. The Business Banker works to understand customers’ business and financial needs, identify lending and deposit opportunities, and connect customers with the Bank’s products and services. The position participates in business development, assists with analysis and development of commercial credit opportunities, and manages assigned customer relationships with guidance as appropriate. The Bank describes its work as rooted in community involvement, customer service, and investing in the communities it serves. Employees are encouraged to participate in local activities and civic organizations.

Requirements

Some lending experience, including exposure to the loan process, credit evaluation, or loan documentation.
Basic understanding of credit fundamentals and the ability to develop skills in analyzing financial information and assessing creditworthiness.
Experience working directly with customers and building professional relationships.
Demonstrated customer service, sales, or business-development skills, with an interest in developing and growing business relationships.
Ability to identify customer needs and recommend appropriate banking and lending solutions.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities, and work with increasing independence.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of relevant experience in banking, lending, credit, finance, or a related financial-services role.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field; relevant banking or lending experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with businesses and professionals within an assigned market area.
Understand customers’ business and financial needs.
Identify lending and deposit opportunities and recommend appropriate banking and lending solutions.
Connect customers with the Bank’s products and services.
Participate in business development activities.
Assist with the analysis and development of commercial credit opportunities.
Manage assigned customer relationships, with guidance as appropriate.