Overview

Description: About FFB Since opening our doors in 2005, FFB Bank has focused on one mission: to help businesses, professionals, and successful individuals reach their goals through personalized service and flexible financial solutions. As one of the top-performing community banks in the nation, FFB offers a full range of banking services, including business and personal accounts, specialized lending, and modern payments solutions. What It's Like to Work Here We believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we foster a supportive, collaborative workplace where employees are empowered to grow, contribute ideas, and make a real impact. Highlights include: Employee ownership through our ESOP program A collaborative, close-knit culture Opportunities to participate in community and networking events Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance Paid vacation 401(k) retirement plan Training & development opportunities Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Internal job postings and referral program Our Values At FFB, we live by our core values: Teamwork, Relationship, Authenticity, and Commitment (TRAC). Our team members bring these values to life by collaborating with colleagues, building trust with clients, communicating openly, and taking pride in doing amazing work every day! About the Role The Commercial Relationship Manager I-III (CRM) is responsible for soliciting, negotiating, underwriting, and coordinating the closing of equipment, commercial real estate, and business loans in compliance with the Bank's lending policies and procedures. This role develops and manages business checking, deposit, and lending relationships while promoting the Bank's products and services through strong client relationships and internal referrals. Depending on experience and level, the CRM may support commercial lending activities, independently manage a portfolio, or lead more complex commercial transactions, all while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and contributing to portfolio growth and credit quality. In addition to base compensation, this role offers the opportunity to earn performance-based incentives through participation in multiple incentive plans. Essential Duties:Generates new leads through outbound calls, emails, networking, and in-person meetings.Builds and maintains strong relationships with prospective and existing clients to drive long-term business opportunities. Uses CRM systems to track interactions, update customer records, and manage pipeline activity.Interviews prospective applicants and requests specified information related to loan or credit application; corresponds or re-interviews applicants to resolve questions regarding application information.Performs pre-qualification assessment and analysis of financial condition and risk of financing requests within framework of Bank credit culture and current economic and industry trends.Gathers and analyzes all information necessary to present a financing request to Senior Management or Loan Committee for approval; meets with existing or potential customers; visits sites of loans; negotiates loan terms and conditions.Coordinates processing of approved loans; ensures loans are processed according to agreement, customer needs and conform to Bank lending policies; obtains sufficient information and/or documentation from customers; solves problems relative to processing and servicing of loans within his or her portfolio; approves loan disbursements in accordance with agreements.Ensures that credit inquiries and UCC filings are researched to determine credit worthiness and appropriate collateral positioning are achieved.Ensures that certification or deletion of collateral is made by the appropriate personnel.Negotiates, underwrites, and processes renewals of credit facilities.Approves loan payments, draws from lines of credit, and fund transfers within specified limits. Authorizes commitment, engagement, auction, and decline letters.Contrib