Business Banker (Hybrid, Chicagoland Area)

Byline Bank.•Chicago, IL

3h•$104,000 - $129,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bank, a subsidiary of Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BY), is a full-service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors and consumers. Byline Bank has approximately $9.9 billion in assets and operates over 40 branch locations throughout the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas. Byline Bank offers a broad range of commercial and community banking products and services, including small-ticket equipment leasing and U.S. Small Business Administration loans. Byline Bank is a member of FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. At Byline Bank, we take pride in being an award-winning workplace. Some of our recent recognitions include: U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work for in the Midwest 2024-2025, 2025-2026 and Best Companies to Work for in Finance and Insurance & Overall 2025-2026. Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women 2026 Best Companies Group’s Best Remote and Hybrid Workplaces in America 2026 Chicago Sun Times Chicago’s Best Workplaces 2024, 2025 Best Companies Group and Illinois SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Best Workplaces in Illinois 2024, 2025, 2026 By joining our team, you will become part of an organization that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. We strive to create an environment where employees feel supported and are empowered to excel in their roles. If you're looking for a career with a company that puts people first and makes a difference in the communities we serve, Byline Bank is the place for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Business Management or related degree is required for this role.
5+ years of responsibility within a commercial banking, credit, or other related function, with proven results over time.
Certification in Banking Services Management.
Certified Leader Business Banker or CLBB designation.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Knowledge of Federal and State regulations covering commercial banking activities.
Ability to work with ban and branch partners.
Formal Credit Training (Analysis of Business and Personal Tax Returns) preferred.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of customer information.
Be a strategic thinker with the ability to develop, communicate and implement plans that support the overall goals of the Bank.
Be recognized as a strategic thinker and creative problem solver.
Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
Be self-motivated and an effective time and project manager with a strong attention to detail.
Have strong change management, organizational and planning capabilities.
Ability to identify, understand and define problems, evaluate alternatives, set priorities, manage projects and implement high quality solutions.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to directly manage and communicate multiple projects and priorities depending on organizational needs and strategies.
Possess strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and adequate keyboarding skills required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, preferred.
Formal Credit Training (Analysis of Business and Personal Tax Returns) preferred.

Responsibilities

Help manages relationships with business banking clients through service and support.
Assists with analyze loan market to develop new prospects for loans.
Maintain and develop positive, professional relationships with customers and continue communication for growth of portfolio.
Foster customer relationships through routine calls and meeting activity and develops new Business Banking relationship opportunities through business develop activities.
Analyze applicant’s financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of loan request – approves or denies loan applications.
Help compiles loan documentation and facilitates loan structure with applicant and ensures the commitment letter are prepared and delivered.
Has full understanding of commercial real estate appraisals and is able to review and evaluate appropriately.
Ensures loan closing and funding activities occur timely.
Identify complex situations, review related information to evaluate and develop an acceptable solution.
Stays inform and current on lending practices and communicates as necessary on updates needed to the Bank’s policies.
Maintain a deep understanding of banking products/services in order to make appropriate recommendations.
Help develops strong professional relationships with other Bank department associates, as well as supplemental business lines and vendors to cross sell and generate appropriate business product and service recommendations to help clients meet their goals and expand client relationships.
Provides quality customer service to existing customers and accounts through problem resolution and maintains consistent communications with clients through onsite visits and outbound calls.
Assists with analyzing financial and related data to establish credit worthiness.
Conducts business development calls to current and prospective clients.
Compiles loan packages ensuring completeness and accuracy of information provided.
Resolves client problems and assists with general inquiries.
Develops new financial products based on market research.
Strives to keep ahead of competing banks in terms of products and services offered to companies.
Assists clients in raising equity capital.
Assists the Sr. Business Banker with strategic investments to help clients fulfill their business goals.
Keeps up with new products and services offered by the bank and remains knowledgeable on existing ones.
Works to minimize fraud and prevents the bank from losing money.