Sunflower Bank is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of a full-time Commercial Relationship Manager at our Phoenix, AZ location. The Commercial Relationship Manager works as part of a commercial lending team, in conjunction with senior management as part of the Commercial Line of Business, to develop, implement and execute a defined business plan and market strategy.

• Responsible for expanding, managing and optimizing a loan portfolio of commercial clients.
• Participate in the documentation of loan transactions.
• Coordinate the completion of credit applications and credit administration.
• Present credit requests to senior management and/or the company’s Loan Committee for review and approval.
• Manage all aspects of client relationships consisting of the portfolio loans and other products.
• Refer other traditional non-loan banking services to team members specializing in Wealth Management, Residential Mortgages, Treasury Management Services and appropriate banking opportunities to other departments and personnel.
• Respond to referrals from senior management and others.
• Actively participate in new business development programs.
• Interview commercial loan applicants. 
• Structure and analyze new and renewed loan requests and make loans within lending authority.
• Close loans.
• Complete file documentation.
• Monitor compliance with loan policies and appropriate regulations.
• Assign appropriate risk grades to loans and relationships.
• Collect past due loans, unless assigned to the centralized collectors.
• Handle customer service matters and inquiries for lending and non-lending issues.
• Send financial statements to the credit analysts for spreading and analysis.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of direct reports.
• Provide informal training and guidance for less experienced lenders.
• Participate in community activities and organizations.
• Refer appropriate banking opportunities to other departments and personnel.
• Cross sell all company products and services.

Education / Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or Statistics with a minimum of 12 semester hours of Accounting; Master’s Degree or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of account relationship management experience.
• 5+ years of relationship management experience with the majority of the time spent in commercial lending and/or agriculture related lending activities preferred.
• Formal credit training such as RMA or Regional or State Banking School preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel and Word specifically. 
• Must possess sales and leadership abilities.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Sunflower Bank Benefits employees enjoy outstanding benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement 
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Plus many more employee perks & incentives!

People choose to “bank” with us, but for those we serve, we’re more than a bank. We strive to be the financial backbone of their lives and we know that starts with our team.

If you qualify, apply online at www.sunflowerbank.com/careers.

You’ve never worked anyplace like Sunflower Bank!

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets

Open until filled; early application encouraged. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

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