Commercial Banker - Emerging Middle Market Banking - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Chicago seeks an experienced Commercial Banker to acquire and nurture relationships within the Emerging Middle Market segment. You will present comprehensive financial solutions and collaborate with partners to drive growth with companies generating $20–$100 million in revenue.

You will work with CEOs and CFOs, stay current on industry trends, and leverage internal resources to deliver tailored banking services while maintaining a client-centric, innovative mindset.

Qualifications

• Five+ years lending or credit support experience focused on business relationships.
• Understanding of Commercial Banking products and services.
• Proven client relationship skills engaging with CEOs and CFOs.
• Ability to collaborate with internal partners and resources.
• Demonstrated experience of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage, prioritize, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of innovation and a customer centric mindset
• Stay up to date with industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation or strategic partnerships
• Find ways to further efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies

Skills

Client relationship skills

Commercial banking products knowledge

Prospecting & sales

Internal collaboration

Meeting sales goals

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Local market knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree and formal credit training preferred

Job description

If you are customer-focused, enjoy building relationships, and collaborating with a wide spectrum of partners to provide strategic financial advice to businesses, a role as a Commercial Banker might be perfect for you.

As a Commercial Banker in Emerging Middle Market Banking, your role is to be the focal point of client acquisition and ongoing relationships. You will work both independently and collaboratively to introduce our comprehensive solutions to clients. Your role involves growing and retaining profitable relationships within the Emerging Middle Market target space. Emerging Middle Market bankers generally focus on companies with annual revenues ranging from $20 million to $100 million.

Job Responsibilities:

• Champion a culture of innovation and a customer centric mindset
• Stay up to date with industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation or strategic partnerships
• Find ways to further efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Five plus years lending or credit support related experience with a focus on business relationships
• Understanding of Commercial Banking products and services
• Methodical approach to market activities and prospecting, demonstrate proven client relationship skills, and can engage with CEOs and CFOs
• Ability to collaborate with internal partners and resources
• Demonstrated experience of meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage, prioritize, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and strong partnership with senior business and control partners
• Deep local connections and market knowledge

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree and formal credit training preferred
• Sales management, business development skills, proficiency in building and maintaining positive client relationships
• Strong creative solution, problem solving abilities, flexible to changing business priorities and ability to multitask
• Excellent business judgment, strategic thinking, self-directed, proactive and creative