Strategic Business Banker — Hybrid Role

Byline Bank; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Byline Bank in Chicago seeks a Business Banker to deliver financial services to mid-sized companies, helping them grow or maintain their business through loans and advisory support.

This hybrid role in the Chicagoland area requires building and maintaining strong client relationships, assessing creditworthiness, and coordinating with bank partners to cross-sell products while ensuring lending compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Industry certifications or banking credentials valued.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with business banking clients and provide service and support.
• Analyze loan market to develop new loan prospects.
• Maintain professional relationships and drive portfolio growth.
• Develop business banking opportunities through outreach.
• Assess financial status, credit and property to determine loan feasibility.
• Prepare loan documentation and coordinate loan structure and closings.
• Review commercial real estate appraisals and ensure timely funding.
• Identify complex situations and craft acceptable solutions.
• Stay informed on lending practices and policy updates.
• Cross-sell banking products to meet client goals.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Business Management or related field

Master’s degree, preferred

Certification in Banking Services Management

CLBB designation

Tools

Microsoft Word and Excel

Job description

Byline Bank in Chicago seeks a Business Banker to deliver financial services to mid-sized companies, helping them grow or maintain their business through loans and advisory support.

This hybrid role in the Chicagoland area requires building and maintaining strong client relationships, assessing creditworthiness, and coordinating with bank partners to cross-sell products while ensuring lending compliance.