Senior CRE Banker: Large Commercial Relationships

Simmons Bank; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Bank is seeking a CRE Banker in Memphis to acquire, grow, and retain large, complex commercial relationships. The role centers on CRE lending, with success measured by net new loans, fee income, referrals, and portfolio management, including asset quality.

The banker will manage a CRE portfolio likely exceeding $50M and cross-sell treasury, wealth, and other bank services. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years CRE banking experience, strong credit analysis, and proven sales abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field preferred.
• Two to four years minimum CRE banking experience; significant lending experience preferred.
• NMLS license required.

Responsibilities

• Grow and retain large CRE relationships with a focus on cross-selling bank lines.
• Negotiate terms of large commercial credit, including collateral and profitability.
• Analyze complex financial information to assess creditworthiness.
• Present loan recommendations to loan committee with thorough credit understanding.
• Manage profitability and portfolio quality of commercial relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Sales skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Accounting basics

Credit analysis

Reading financial documents

Reporting

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

NMLS license

Tools

MS Office

Lending software

Job description

Simmons Bank is seeking a CRE Banker in Memphis to acquire, grow, and retain large, complex commercial relationships. The role centers on CRE lending, with success measured by net new loans, fee income, referrals, and portfolio management, including asset quality.

The banker will manage a CRE portfolio likely exceeding $50M and cross-sell treasury, wealth, and other bank services. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years CRE banking experience, strong credit analysis, and proven sales abilities.