Commercial Banking Relationship Officer (Itasca)
Byline Bank

Job Info

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Why Byline Bank?

We are experienced. And, we are excited about how our bank is changing. We are also located right here, in Chicago. This means we make our decisions quickly and locally and won’t keep our customers waiting. As we work to grow the bank, we promise to do it one satisfied customer at a time. Together, we will write the next chapter in the story of our client’s success!

This exciting initiative will allow the right person to make a significant impact to the bottom line! We are a growing financial institution and we’re hoping you can join our team and grow with us.



Your primary role is working towards the growth and retention of existing profitable Commercial Banking relationships here at Byline Bank, as well as the acquisition of new clients.

As a Commercial Relationship Officer you would carry heavy new business development goals and is expected to work independently. You will seek opportunities to cross sell into every relationship and anticipate the future needs of the client.

You should have proven client relationship skills as well as product knowledge, technical expertise, and strong transaction execution skills.

Job Requirements:

As a Byline Bank Commercial Relationship Officer, your primary role as an "individual contributor" will be to grow and retain profitable relationships within our targeted sales space.

You will not be responsible for managing less experienced staff, but rather focusing on generating revenues. This is accomplished by focusing on the delivery of value added solutions to our clients and prospects that will help them reach their goals and maximize our revenues over the life of the relationship.

You will develop a weekly sales plan prioritizing most promising revenue generating sales opportunities and be responsible for cultivating referral sources, institutionalization of relationships and aggressive calling (bankers should average 5-10 in person calls and at least 10 contacts via phone, mail or e-mail to clients and prospects per week).

You will also seek opportunities to cross sell into every relationship and anticipate the future needs of the client.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A proven track record of delivering exceptional client service in a bank setting.
• 5+ years of Commercial Lending experience working with middle market C&I clients.
• Formal credit training, including significant exposure to underwriting C&I deals.
• Commercial relationship management experience including the ability to communicate and problem-solve effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial banking products and services.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Track record calling on commercial prospects to identify and capitalize on sales opportunities with middle market C&I clients.
• 4-year degree in business or related field (i.e. Accounting, Finance, Economics, general Business, etc.).
• Possesses strong creative solution and problem solving skills.
• Ability to mobilize internal networks and resources.

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