Commercial Banker II

Simmons Bank; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Bank seeks a Commercial Banker II to grow and retain large, complex commercial relationships, focusing on CRE or C&I. The role requires strong credit analysis, strategic relationship management, and cross-selling across treasury, employee benefits, and wealth services.

Expect responsibilities spanning loan structuring, credit risk assessment, and portfolio profitability, with a goal of expanding net new loans and deposits while maintaining asset quality. Local market experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field preferred.
• Four to six years minimum experience in a commercial banking function with significant experience in complex lending preferred.
• Highly developed sales skills required.
• Experience in the local market preferred for better understanding of the lending environment and potential customer base.

Responsibilities

• Strategic focus on large, more complex commercial client activity through relational selling as a trusted advisor.
• Establishes and negotiates terms for large commercial credit including cost, risk, and profitability.
• Reviews and analyzes complex financial information to determine borrower creditworthiness and presents recommendations to loan committee.
• Responsible for profitability of all commercial relationships within the portfolio.
• Portfolio management responsibilities including borrowing base and construction draw processes.
• Monitor loan repayments and past due accounts and credit/collateral deficiencies.
• Cross-sell other bank products to build deep banking relationships.
• Engage in community activities to advance the Bank’s reputation.
• Meet individual goals and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Ensure all documents comply with laws and loan policies and undergo audits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Accounting basics

Credit knowledge

Sales skills

Attention to detail

Reading financial documents

Presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance

Tools

MS Office

Lending software

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Commercial Banker II is focused on acquiring, growing, and retaining large more complex commercial relationships while cross selling the Bank’s other business lines through a focused and structured client focused business development plan. Position may concentrate in CRE or C&I relationship. Key measurements of success are net new loan and deposit growth, fee income, referrals to other lines of business and portfolio management including asset quality. Officers in this position are expected to manage a portfolio greater than $50M. Commercial Banker II that typically reside in markets of MSA’s greater than 500,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic focus on large, more complex commercial client activity through relational selling as a trusted advisor role to assist them in recognizing opportunities and risks while helping them accomplish their goals through their use of Bank’s products and services.
• Establishes and negotiates the terms under which large commercial credit will be extended including cost, risk, and profitability determining the method, schedule and collateral requirements.
• Reviews and analyzes complex financial information to determine a borrower’s creditworthiness. Will present recommendations to loan committee and exhibits a deep understanding of credits presented.
• Responsible for the profitability of all commercial relationships within the portfolio.
• Responsible for ultimate portfolio management which may include borrowing base and/or construction draw processes.
• Monitor loan repayment activities, the collection of past due accounts, and credit and collateral deficiencies.
• Adheres to loan policies and procedures with complete documented files to ensure satisfactory reviews from internal and external audits.
• Actively cross sells other bank products, such as; all commercial products, treasury management, employee benefits and wealth management services to build deep banking relationships.
• Become active in the community through membership in business organizations, community events and/or non-profit organizations where one can be in a position to advance the reputation of the Bank.
• Ability to meet individual goals and contribute in a team oriented environment to ensure departmental and Bank wide goals are met. Sets and achieves challenging goals without direct supervision and contributes to a positive team spirit.
• Ensures all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Skills

• Well-developed interpersonal and negotiating skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic accounting, credit, and sales skills.
• Detail oriented and proven ability to multi-task.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals or government regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial report and/or legal documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients and other employees in the organization.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public and/or boards of directors.

Education and/or Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, related field, or relevant job experience is preferred.
• Four to six years minimum experience in a commercial banking function and significant experience in complex lending is preferred.
• Highly developed sales skills are required.
• Experience in the local market required for better understanding of the lending environment and potential customer base is preferred.

Computer Skills

• MS Office programs.
• Proficiency in lending computer software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• NMLS required.

Other Qualifications

• Analytical – ability to collect data and use experience and skill set to make credit decisions
• Oral – Possesses the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in all situations. Responds clearly to questions and demonstrates presentations skills.
• Written – Written material is informative, edits work for spelling and grammar
• Teamwork – Balances individual responsibilities and team goals. Contributes to building a positive team environment and provides support for others when needed.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence and motives other team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person’s race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.