The Commercial Banker will support the growth and management of middle-market and corporate banking relationships. This position will be responsible for credit underwriting, portfolio management, client support, and business development activities across commercial lending products, primarily focused on non-real estate operating companies.
Client Details
Commercial bank with a branch in Flushing, Queens.
Description
Business Development & Underwriting
- Support origination efforts by identifying and developing commercial banking opportunities within the middle-market and corporate client segment.
- Assist with prospect outreach, client onboarding, and account opening activities in coordination with operational and compliance teams.
- Analyze credit opportunities by evaluating financial performance, cash flow, industry trends, collateral positions, and overall risk profile.
- Prepare comprehensive credit memoranda and recommendation packages for approval.
- Conduct industry and market research to identify new lending and relationship opportunities.
- Participate in networking events and client meetings to promote banking products and develop new business relationships.
- Contribute toward business development and portfolio growth objectives established by management.
Portfolio Management & Client Service
- Support ongoing management of a commercial loan portfolio, ensuring compliance with credit approval conditions and reporting requirements.
- Monitor borrower financial performance and identify emerging risks through financial statement analysis, covenant tracking, and portfolio reviews.
- Coordinate the collection and review of financial statements, tax returns, insurance documentation, and other required client information.
- Assist in preparing annual reviews, periodic portfolio assessments, and risk monitoring reports.
- Conduct client meetings and site visits as needed to support portfolio oversight.
- Maintain strong client relationships by delivering responsive service and identifying opportunities to deepen banking relationships.
- Address client inquiries and service-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
Risk & Compliance
- Partner with compliance and onboarding teams to support due diligence, KYC, and AML requirements for new and existing clients.
- Identify, monitor, and escalate credit, operational, and compliance risks as appropriate.
- Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and sound banking practices.
- Participate in special projects, departmental initiatives, and other assignments as needed.
- Provide support for strategic initiatives and process improvement efforts across the corporate banking platform.
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in commercial banking, corporate banking, credit analysis, or commercial lending.
- Strong understanding of commercial credit underwriting and financial statement analysis.
- Experience evaluating middle-market and non-investment-grade corporate borrowers preferred.
- Knowledge of commercial lending structures, risk assessment, and portfolio management practices.
- Familiarity with KYC, AML, regulatory compliance, and due diligence processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Mandarin preferred but not required.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 USD.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
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