Business Banker

Citizens State Bank; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens State Bank in La Crosse is seeking an experienced Business Banking Officer to advance from commercial credit analysis. You will collaborate with other Business Banking Officers, analyze client financials, and develop tailored solutions to help businesses grow.

The role emphasizes building relationships, supporting business development, credit analysis, loan structuring, and treasury management services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; related experience acceptable
• Minimum 2 years in commercial credit analysis or business lending support
• Experience working with business banking, commercial lending, or underwriting teams preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Business Banking Officers in developing client relationships and servicing accounts.
• Assist with credit analysis, loan structuring, and treasury management services to meet client needs

Skills

Credit analysis

Relationship support

Financial statement analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance related field

Job description

Description

Are you an experienced commercial credit analyst ready to take the next step toward a Business Banking Officer role? Do you enjoy understanding how businesses operate, analyzing financials, and developing solutions that help businesses succeed? At Citizens State Bank, we’re looking for a dynamic, driven professional to join our growing team as a Business Banking Officer in our La Crosse office. This is your opportunity to be part of a top-rated, high-energy community bank that inspires you to reach your full potential while delivering exceptional results.

In this role, you will work closely with Business Banking Officers to support and develop relationships with business clients, gaining a deeper understanding of their financial needs and the solutions that best support their goals. You will assist with business development efforts, credit analysis, and loan structuring while building the skills needed to take on greater relationship responsibilities over time. By providing support related to business lending, credit analysis, and treasury management services, you will help businesses grow and thrive. Collaboration is key, and you will work across departments to ensure a seamless customer experience while learning how to identify opportunities to introduce customers to additional bank products and services.

A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field is preferred, as well as a required minimum of two (2) years of commercial credit analysis, business lending support, or related experience. Prior experience working directly with business banking, commercial lending, or underwriting teams is strongly preferred.

It is essential that our applicants be dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic team players, while possessing a positive can-do attitude, excellent judgment, and strong communication skills. For the candidate to be able to deliver the #citizensexperience, the candidate must also have strong attention to detail, solid analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Citizens State Bank offers an excellent salary and benefits package, as well as a dynamic culture unlike any other. Candidates who are interested in working at a fun and high-energy organization that was named one of the top Community Banks in the nation and American Banker’s “Best Banks to Work For” should visit our employment opportunities page.