Commercial Banker

First Service Bank • Conway, AR

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About The Position

First Service Bank is seeking an experienced, results-driven Commercial Banker to expand its presence in the Conway, Arkansas market. The role focuses on developing new business, managing existing commercial relationships, and providing lending solutions that support customer success and the Bank’s growth. The banker will build relationships with local businesses and community partners, grow a profitable loan and deposit portfolio, and maintain sound credit and risk practices.

The position involves evaluating financial information, underwriting and structuring financing requests, negotiating loan terms, and presenting credit recommendations for approval. The Commercial Banker will monitor portfolio credit quality and risk, maintain an active business-development pipeline through calls and visits, coordinate with internal banking teams on loan origination and closing, and represent the Bank in community and business activities. Local travel is required. NMLS licensure is required. A college degree in a related field is preferred.

The posting also describes opportunities to develop banking professionals and strengthen customer relationships, although it refers to the position as “Lending Relationship Officer” in that section. First Service Bank describes itself as a seven-time (2020–2026) Arkansas Best Places to Work honoree and an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• At least five years of related lending experience.
• Experience developing, underwriting, structuring, and managing commercial or business loans.
• Strong understanding of credit analysis, financial statements, loan structuring, and risk management.
• Demonstrated business-development and relationship-management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with banking systems, Microsoft Office applications, and web-based technology.
• Ability to travel locally for customer visits, business-development activities, and meetings.
• NMLS license as required for the position; the posting also states that NMLS licensure is required.
• Integrity, sound judgment, commitment to superior service, and a desire to help local businesses succeed.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing a sizable commercial loan portfolio.
• Established business relationships within Conway, Faulkner County, or surrounding markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and establish profitable commercial lending relationships in Conway and surrounding communities.
• Maintain and expand an existing commercial loan portfolio while monitoring credit quality, risk ratings, and potential problem loans.
• Evaluate financial information, underwrite financing requests, negotiate loan terms, and present credit recommendations for approval.
• Build relationships with existing customers, prospective businesses, and community partners.
• Conduct regular business-development calls and in-person customer and prospect visits, maintaining an active sales pipeline.
• Identify opportunities to grow deposit relationships and connect customers with additional banking products and services.
• Work with lending, retail, branch leadership, and loan operations teams on loan origination, documentation, and closing.
• Follow loan policies, banking regulations, and risk-management standards while supporting responsible growth.
• Participate in community and business activities to strengthen relationships and expand the Bank’s presence in the Conway market.

Benefits

• Employee medical, dental, vision, life, cancer, and long-term disability insurance for less than $75.00 per month.
• Clothing stipends.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Tuition discounts and partnerships with select local universities, including Central Baptist College.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed