Strategic Commercial Banker II — Large Relationship Focus

Simmons Bank; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Bank in Little Rock, AR seeks a Commercial Banker II to grow and retain large, complex commercial relationships, with potential CRE or C&I focus. You will target net new loans and deposits, while cross-selling treasury, benefits, and wealth services.

The role requires managing portfolios >$50M, high-quality credit decisions, and collaboration with loan committees to support bank profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field preferred.
• 4–6 years minimum experience in a commercial banking function with significant lending experience.
• Highly developed sales skills and local market knowledge preferred.
• Ability to meet individual goals and contribute in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic relationships with large, more complex commercial clients as a trusted advisor.
• Negotiate terms of large commercial credit including risk, cost, and profitability.
• Review financial information to determine creditworthiness and present recommendations to loan committee.
• Cross-sell other bank products (treasury management, employee benefits, wealth management).
• Manage portfolios including monitoring loan repayments and asset quality.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Sales experience

Credit analysis

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reading financial statements

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

NMLS license

Tools

MS Office

Lending software

Job description

Simmons Bank in Little Rock, AR seeks a Commercial Banker II to grow and retain large, complex commercial relationships, with potential CRE or C&I focus. You will target net new loans and deposits, while cross-selling treasury, benefits, and wealth services.

The role requires managing portfolios >$50M, high-quality credit decisions, and collaboration with loan committees to support bank profitability and growth.