Commercial Relationship Manager III

**If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal.

This position is located at our Spokane, WA Downtown branch.

What’s Important to You
We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That’s why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.

• Student debt employer repayment program.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.

• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.

SUMMARY
This role serves as the Relationship Manager for new and existing complex clients and will be responsible for managing a portfolio with an average loan portfolio greater than $50MM up to $100MM and manages at least 35 bank relationships generating at least $1.5MM in revenue to the bank. Establishes and maintains collaborative and strategic partnerships with clients based on knowledgeable advice that is aligned to the clients' business objectives and lifecycle. Develops and grows new business and builds/maintains strong relationships with prospects. Drives financial performance through profitable revenue and growth, and quality credit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieves individual annual production and growth goals for loan, deposits and fees to ensure the bank meets its overall financial targets and conforms to credit terms.

• Initiates and develops new business through outside business development activities. Ensures ongoing contact with new clients to enhance client’s experience with First Interstate Bank.

• Develops a comprehensive understanding of the client’s needs based on the review and analysis of personal bank business financial data gathered through relationship reviews and personal meetings. Uses internal customer sourcing software to generate leads, track activities and make referrals to requisite business partners and bankers.

• Actively participates in community organizations to source business development opportunities and demonstrates First Interstate Bank’s commitment to the communities we serve.

• Builds client referral pipeline via identification and development of internal and external center of influence.

• Develops and maintains an in-depth knowledge of products and services as well as knowledge of competitors and competitive products. Proactively promotes bank products and services and keeps clients informed of financial solutions First Interstate Bank offers to meet their needs.

• Assembles cross-functional team to quickly respond to customer requests when not able to address requests personally. Knows when and how to bring in teams of experts, as well as identify cross-sell opportunities.

• Analyzes credit to determine the ability of clients to qualify for borrowing requirements. Assumes ultimate accountability for all portfolio activities/issues ensuring sound asset quality, including underwriting, structuring and portfolio management activities; assures accurate risk assessment of assigned portfolio.

• Maintains follow up on existing loans to ensure compliance with internal procedures and other required terms.

• Research and study industrial, commercial, economic and financial situations relating to existing and new business.

• Maintains compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities, which includes keeping up to date on regulation changes and following all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual training.

• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others.

• Contributes to strategic level discussions with members of the senior management leadership team.

• Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert when difficult questions arise.

• Provides practical, relevant ideas and perspectives on processes or process improvement.

• Actively engages, demonstrates and fosters the First Interstate Bank Mission, Vision and Values by executing the Service Commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced credit analysis and commercial underwriting skills, including accounting, financial statement and cash flow analysis.

• Knowledge of commercial lending policies, procedures, practices and documentation.

• Proficiency with bank’s risk-rating system, credit products and underwriting policies; working knowledge structuring credit products for small and medium size business in diverse industries.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage customer relationships.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Computer skills essential, including Word and Excel and Outlook. Experience with PowerPoint beneficial.

• Requires initiative and solid judgement.

• Ability to prioritize work and remain adaptable under pressure.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or equivalent required

• 7-9 years in commercial lending or commercial credit underwriting; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Has completed Credit Analyst training; experience with asset-based lending, capital structure finance and trade finance required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently

• Sitting - Frequently

• Standing - Occasionally

• Noise Level - Moderate

• Typical Work hours - M-F (8-5)

• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required

• Travel - as needed

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

We offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary and benefits. The anticipated pay range for this position is $107,910 to $178,090 per year in WA and depends on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, education, and geographic location. Additionally, this role is eligible to receive annual discretionary cash and stock bonuses. Benefits available for this position include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time) and up to 11 paid Federal holidays. For more information regarding our benefits, please visit .

**If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal.