First Financial Bank · 18 hours ago
Sr Commercial Relationship Manager I (Brecksville)
First Financial Bank is committed to doing the right things in a way that is relevant to their clients. They are seeking a Senior Commercial Relationship Manager to manage multi-faceted relationships, generate loans, deposits, and fees, and enhance profitability through effective client interactions and product cross-selling.
BankingCreditDebit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Develops new and expands existing client relationships by initiating business development activities, proactively reviewing client’s current and changing financial needs, and cross selling products and services
Grows and maintains a profitable book of business (loans and deposits) to achieve individual and market goals
Develops a comprehensive understanding of client’s needs based on the review and analysis of personal and financial data
Qualifies prospects by collecting and analyzing financial and related data in order to determine the general credit worthiness of the prospect and the merits of the specific loan requests
Prepares and oversees the completion of the loan approval requirements including careful underwriting of the loan so that the structure meets the needs of the borrower and the bank
Obtains appropriate approval for credit under consideration
Recommends and negotiates the terms under which the credit will be extended to include pricing fees, costs repayment method and schedule, collateral requirements, etc
Responsible for portfolio management including monitoring credit quality which includes past due credits, non-performing and credit exceptions, covenant compliance and credit exceptions of their active portfolio
Actively participates and represents First Financial Bank in various community, civic and professional organizations
Refers loans to loan committee for approval
Responsible for understanding clients’ financial goals, provide credible advice and recommend products that fit their holistic needs
Intimately understand clients’ business priorities and refer them to other lines of business as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Seven (7) years of proven relationship/account management experience selling banking products in the appropriate segmentation required
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to generate new business through a consultative sales approach
Demonstrated sales and negotiating experience
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in managing customer relationships
Well versed in product knowledge
Credit training, credit quality and underwriting experience; including financial analysis
Preferred
Experience working in Capital Markets and/or within the Lower Middle Market space ($30MM+)
Benefits
Benefits Guide
Incentive Eligibility
Company
First Financial Bank
First Financial Bank has been in the business of client service and success for more than 150 years.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $300M
1983-12-30IPO
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