Description

Sunflower Bank, is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Business Banker in El Paso, TX. The Business Banker position is responsible for the sourcing, securing, developing, and retaining of profitable business banking relationships within the assigned region. The primary focus is on finding new business opportunities to sell the Bank's products and services and retaining and expanding existing relationships. This position is also responsible for contributing to the assigned region's credit portfolio quality and processing of requests for credit extension, ensuring credit facilities are properly structured, priced and documented. The Business Banker maintains and grows current relationships by presenting new lending opportunities, cross-selling, and other business to existing clients.

• Serves as primary contact with assigned customers focusing on retention and growth in profitability. Identifies business needs and corresponding sales opportunities bank-wide and actively promotes ways to increase customer reliance on bank products and services, capitalizing on the unique and comprehensive capabilities of the Bank. This would include Deposit Products, Cash Management, Capital Markets, Loan Products and personal banking products and services. Develops new business banking relationships for the Bank. Conducts interviews with applicants to thoroughly understand current and prospective needs including the business financial situation and need for Bank products and services. Visits applicants at their places of business to verify and better assess their current situation and future needs.
• Obtains financial statements, tax returns, and other credit information and ensures maintenance of electronic credit files. Conducts analysis of pertinent credit information and/or credit checks.
• Works closely with the credit group on all new credit requests and renewals ensuring that all relevant financial and non-financial information is available to the portfolio manager forming a one banking team for all bank clients.
• Manages existing portfolio and stays informed on their condition. Is aware of developing trends in the market, which may impact credit quality. Works closely with the portfolio management teams to ensure responsiveness to portfolio management needs and timeliness of reporting responses.
• Manages all communications with customers related to credit and non-credit issues. Works with commercial documentation department and Business Credit Management team in the review and negotiation of loan documents. Maintains assigned annual goals for portfolio growth, new business development, and portfolio maintenance. 

Education/Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with business development.
• Must possess experience in commercial or business banking with general knowledge of lending laws and regulations.
• Credit experience.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Sunflower Bank Benefits employees enjoy outstanding benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Plus many more employee perks & incentives!

People choose to “bank” with us, but for those we serve, we’re more than a bank. We strive to be the financial backbone of their lives and we know that starts with our team.

If you qualify, apply online at www.sunflowerbank.com/careers.

You’ve never worked anyplace like Sunflower Bank!

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets

Open until filled; early application encouraged. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

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