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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 160 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.

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About This Job

Are you ready for an adventure? This is an opportunity to be part of a focused development program designed to launch successful careers in Commercial Banking. This position is focused on preparing you to be a successful and productive Commercial Banker in one of Commerce Bank's high growth expansion market in Nashville, Tennessee & Grand Rapids, Michigan.

During the program, you will spend approximately one year embedded with our Corporate Commercial Banking teams in our St. Louis headquarters while also residing in that city. Additional time may be required depending on the applicant's prior education and experience. Once you've completed the program you will be transferred to our Nashville or Grand Rapids expansion market.

You'll work alongside our commercial banking teams and bank executives to help our customers solve their everyday financial needs. Don't have commercial banking experience? Don't worry. We will provide all the necessary training to build the skills required to be successful. If you're a go-getter who loves to learn and win, we'd love to talk.

Essential Functions

• Participate in cross-functional rotations across various business lines to leverage and develop leadership skills while also gaining an understanding of the commercial bank and commercial payments solutions

• Attend community and business functions, participate in networking groups to ensure a positive image for the bank and grow key networking with contacts in the marketplace

• Collaborate with commercial banking teams and product partners to identify prospective clients' financial needs and add value through a full range of products and services

• Support the comprehensive management of existing commercial relationships to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and retention

• Facilitate credit requests, including loan structuring, negotiating/pricing, collateral, ensuring adequate loan documentation, and analyzing industry/credit risk

• Maintain loan reporting and ensure compliance with all bank policies, procedures, regulations, and laws

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic knowledge of the banking/accounting/finance field

• Basic analytical skills using financial and accounting principles

• Strong relationship building skills and propensity for sales

• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• 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

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and meet Commerce Bank's driving record criteria; ongoing employment may be contingent upon meeting all driving requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field

• 1+ years of financial services or sales experience required

For this position, Commerce Bank will review your motor vehicle driving record. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you'll be asked to authorize our review of that record.

***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 Expansion Market Trainee - Commercial Banking job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in 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 $28.85 to $31.25 per hour.

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.

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