Commercial Real Estate Banker II

Why join us?

An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

Competitive pay and annual discretionary bonus eligible

Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few

Family-friendly work hours

Promote from within culture

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for developing new prospects, managing and growing a portfolio of existing commercial real estate relationships.
• Experience in variety of real estate transactions including multifamily, retail, industrial, office, self-storage, land development and commercial construction loans.
• Experience with maintaining and managing a portfolio, with ability to build relationships with existing and prospective customers focusing on revenue growth, fee income, deposits and cross-selling services
• Participation and knowledge within loan syndications and maintaining those relationships
• Network with variety of CRE COI’s, investors and attorneys to establish a referral base
• Prepare, review and present credit memos to senior management while maintaining structures within credit guidelines
• Prepare and present deal terms to clients in a timely and accurate manner
• Oversee the review and underwriting of credit requests internally while making recommendations for approval to senior management
• Provide leadership in the development of less experienced commercial real estate lenders and portfolio managers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting or equivalent direct banking experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of credit and commercial real estate lending experience combined
• Solid understanding of general credit and risk principles, and banking policies/procedures; formal credit training is preferred
• Exceptional written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and organization skills with the ability to prioritize workflow
• Demonstrate high ethical standards and personal integrity

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance

Compensation

The estimated annual salary range for this role is $98,000-$132,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.