Business Banker
About The Position
Benchmark Community Bank is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its business banking team. The Business Banker develops and maintains relationships with businesses and professionals in an assigned market area by providing high-quality service and appropriate banking solutions. The role involves understanding customers’ business and financial needs, identifying lending and deposit opportunities, and connecting customers with the Bank’s products and services. The Business Banker participates in business development activities, assists with the analysis and development of commercial credit opportunities, and manages assigned customer relationships with guidance as appropriate.
Requirements
- Some lending experience is required, including exposure to the loan process, credit evaluation, or loan documentation.
- Basic understanding of credit fundamentals and 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 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.
- Provide high-quality service and recommend appropriate banking and lending solutions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan options with a company match
- Health Savings Accounts with a company match
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 40 hours Paid FMLA Hours
- Community Service PTO
- 11 Federal holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Anthem Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term Disability
- Casual Fridays
- Growth and training opportunities
- Wellness incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
