VP, Relationship Banker II

First Western; Missouri; On-site; USD 97,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

First Western seeks a VP, Relationship Banker II in Jackson, WY, to grow and retain client relationships, support PC revenue goals, and deliver a full range of financial solutions. You will drive loan, deposit, and referral production, structure credit requests, and coordinate with internal partners to provide tailored client experiences.

Strong business development, credit knowledge, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 5-7 years of lending, underwriting, and/or credit experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with exceptional Excel skills.
• Experience with banking and credit software.
• Experience with CRM systems.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• NMLS registration upon hire.
• Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced associates.
• Comfortable representing the Bank and Profit Center with clients and prospects.

Responsibilities

• Meet annual production goals for loans, deposits, and assets; set referral objectives.
• Identify and introduce new client relationships through outreach and development.
• Facilitate and structure credit requests including commercial, construction, and real estate loans.
• Review underwriting and cash flow analysis to ensure sound credit decisions.
• Manage the full lending process from application to closing and onboarding.
• Oversee portfolio administration including covenants and collateral monitoring.
• Collaborate with wealth planning, investment management, trust, and deposit services.

Skills

Credit analysis

Relationship development

Excel skills

CRM systems

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

NMLS registration

Tools

CRM software

Banking software

Job description

VP, Relationship Banker II

Location: Jackson, WY (In-Office)

Job Type: Exempt Full-Time

Salary: $97,000 - $131,000/YR *Actual offer will be based on experience, location, education, and/or skills*

Applications should be submitted for consideration no later 09/30/2026.

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Who We're Looking For

You're a client-focused banker with a strong foundation in commercial lending, portfolio management, and relationship growth. You combine credit and service expertise with the ability to identify revenue opportunities and deliver tailored financial solutions. You work proactively to acquire and deepen relationships, whether through networking, referrals, or direct outreach. You're confident in managing loan requests from structuring to closing and bring a collaborative, consultative approach to client engagement. If you're someone who drives results while balancing service, structure, and execution-this role is for you.

About the Role

The VP, Relationship Banker II, is responsible for growing and retaining client relationships, supporting Profit Center (PC) revenue goals, and delivering a full range of financial solutions. This role contributes to the production of loans, deposits, and referrals to other business lines while helping manage new and existing client relationships. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying opportunities, facilitating and structuring credit requests, managing loan portfolios, and coordinating with internal partners to deliver tailored client solutions. The VP, Relationship Banker II also plays a key role in supporting compliance, documentation, and service excellence throughout the client lifecycle. Success in this role requires strong business development skills, credit knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across teams to provide high-quality client experiences.

What You'll Do

• Support Profit Center (PC) production by meeting individual annual production goals for loans, deposits, and assets under management; establish referral objectives aligned with overall office sales goals.
• Identify and introduce new client relationships through prospecting, strategic outreach, and relationship development.
• Facilitate and structure new and existing credit requests- including commercial, construction, and real estate loans in accordance with pricing, collateral, and credit guidance.
• Review and release underwriting and cash flow analysis for loan opportunities to ensure sound credit decisions and proper structuring.
• Manage the full lending process alongside Credit Analysts and Loan Associates, from application and underwriting through approval, closing, and onboarding.
• Oversee portfolio administration including covenant tracking, borrowing base and collateral monitoring, maturing loan and past due tracking, appraisal policy compliance, loan documentation, and annual reviews.
• Collaborate with internal partners in wealth planning, investment management, trust, and deposit services to deliver comprehensive financial strategies and support relationship expansion.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in lending, underwriting, and/or credit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with exceptional Excel skills.
• Experience working with banking and credit software.
• Experience with CRM systems.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• High initiative, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced associates.
• Comfortable representing the Bank and Profit Center (PC) with clients, prospects, and community contacts.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals.
• NMLS registration upon hire.

** What We Offer

• Competitive base salary: $97,000 - $131,