Private Banking Client Associate
Commerce Bank

About Working at Commerce

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It's about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn't stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.

Here, you'll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You'll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after more than 155 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let's talk.

Compensation Range
Hourly: $20.45 - $26.70 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

For more than a century, Commerce Trust has been a leading provider of wealth management services including financial planning, estate and tax planning, investment management, private banking and trust administration services. Our approach to wealth management means assembling a team of seasoned wealth management professionals across disciplines who collaborate to ensure each client's financial journey is uniquely crafted for their goals. Commerce Trust is a division of Commerce Bank.

The main purpose of this job is to assist Private Bankers with researching prospect opportunities, preparation of marketing materials and solicitation of new sales opportunities associated with the private banking process.

Essential Functions

• Research targeted prospects and accumulate needed information and formulate an appropriate presentation to effectively solicit new business opportunities both in banking and wealth management
  
• Accumulate the needed information from both the private banker and client/prospect to prepare the required credit underwriting package for approval
  
• Prepare comprehensive credit write-ups as needed
  
• Review daily reports on behalf of assigned private banker(s) to determine issues with assigned accounts (overdrafts, misapplied loan/card payments, fraud, etc.)
  
• Assist assigned private banker(s) with handling client calls and requests that occur as a normal course of business
  
• Directly solicit specified relationships on targeted product offerings as instructed by the assigned private bankers
  
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic knowledge of the retail banking field
  
• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  
• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
  
• Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  
• 1+ year banking or other financial institution experience required
  

For this position, federal regulations require Commerce Bank to prepare an investigatory consumer report which will disclose credit history. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you will be asked to authorize that report.

**Level of role is determined by knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Private Banking Client Associate I & II job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in determining most appropriate job level and making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $20.45 to $26.70 per hour. Depending on the job level, this position may be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive plan(s) that will correspond to meeting performance goals.

The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here to learn more.

Location: 1339 E Empire St, Bloomington, Illinois 61701

Time Type:
Full time

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