Sr Commercial Banker
About The Position
The Senior Commercial Banker contributes to the bank’s commercial lending, business development, and portfolio management efforts while serving as a peer leader and coach to the team. The role provides direct service to commercial customers across deposit, loan, and other products and services; supports lending recommendations and financing structures; and connects customers with specialized services across the bank. The banker also develops new business, manages commercial client relationships, monitors portfolio performance, mentors colleagues, and contributes to business planning and departmental strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
- At least 8 years of bank commercial lending experience.
- Ability to analyze financial statements and extract key information from financial and business reports.
- Proficiency with core banking systems and standard desktop software.
- Well-rounded commercial lending experience, including CRE and C&I.
- Demonstrated ability and drive to cultivate new business.
- Desire to serve as a peer leader, mentor, and coach.
- Credibility to provide reliable, accurate financial analysis to support recommendations.
- Understanding of and commitment to the bank’s values.
- Attitude and aptitude for continuous development.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct service to commercial customers across deposit, loan, and other products and services.
- Make loan recommendations within lending authority and structure financing based on risk and capital considerations.
- Connect customers with specialized services from other bank departments as needed.
- Pursue new business and cross-selling opportunities across bank products and services.
- Build and maintain business relationships and referral networks within the business community to achieve revenue growth and profitability targets.
- Engage with centers of influence, industry segments, community leaders, and senior business contacts.
- Maintain effective, professional relationships with customers and trade professionals while representing the bank’s reputation.
- Monitor and manage a portfolio of new and existing commercial clients in accordance with bank standards.
- Conduct periodic reviews of borrowing clients to monitor performance, identify issues, and restructure relationships to mitigate risk.
- Mentor and guide junior bankers and other team members, supporting their development and engagement.
- Champion cross-functional collaboration with internal departments to enhance the client experience and ensure strategic alignment.
- Contribute to business planning and departmental strategy through thought leadership and market insight.
- Support special projects as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
