Senior Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

Commerce Bank Senior Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It's about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn't stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.

Here, you'll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You'll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after 160 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let's talk.

The main purpose of this job is to manage and service a portfolio of commercial customers, including expanding, building and maintaining strong customer relationships with a resulting high level of customer satisfaction.

This position can be based in one of the following markets and would require in office work up to 4/5 days per week:

• Grand Rapids, MI
• Indianapolis, IN
• Nashville, TN
• Cincinnati, OH
• St. Louis, MO

Essential functions include:

• Serve as the primary advisor for commercial relationships, while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and retention
• Evaluate customer service requests for existing relationships, including loan renewals and modifications
• Assist the regional managers on credit requests, including: general underwriting, loan structuring, negotiating/pricing, collateral, and analyzing industry/credit risk
• Prepare loan booking requirements, including: negotiating terms, the review of loan documentation and assisting in the closing process
• Manage annual credit review schedule for team of relationship managers
• Prepare loan presentations and credit reviews as necessary
• Maintain loan reporting, including: such things as past dues, documentation and collateral exceptions, financial performance updates, portfolio profitability, etc
• Assist respective regional managers in the credit management of all watch list credits
• Ensure compliance with all bank policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills & abilities required include:

• Strong knowledge of commercial banking field
• Strong knowledge of commercial products, credit policies, procedures and terminology
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and meet Commerce Bank's driving record criteria; ongoing employment may be contingent upon meeting all driving requirements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong decision making skills
• Ability to use a high degree of critical thinking skills in managing a large portfolio of diverse and complex commercial relationships
• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and core values
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Education & experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 7+ years of commercial banking experience required

For this position, federal regulations require Commerce Bank to prepare an investigatory consumer report which will disclose credit history. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you will be asked to authorize that report.

For this position, Commerce Bank will review your motor vehicle driving record. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you'll be asked to authorize our review of that record.

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $158,000 to $187,500 annually. This position will be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive plan(s) that will correspond to meeting performance goals.

The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits.