Commercial Group Manager II

**If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal. This position is located at our Great Falls S. 10th Ave branch. What’s Important to You We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That’s why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible. Accrue and use your paid time off (PTO) immediately – no waiting period – plus paid federal holidays in addition to PTO. To assist employees in paying down student loan debt, we will make monthly payments of $100 directly to eligible loan service providers on behalf of our employees until the loan is paid off. Our retirement plan is one of the best in the region, including a 6% employer match on your 401(k). Employees (including temporary) scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are automatically enrolled day one. The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it. We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate. SUMMARY Directs the Commercial Banking activities ensuring all proper policies and procedures are followed. Oversees the account administration, credit extension, and business development function of the department. This includes all aspects of commercial banking such as: lending, portfolio management, deposit gathering, cash management, and other fee producing services. Is responsible for a minimum of three commercial bankers with average team portfolio of Loans Outstanding from $175 MM - $300 MM. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Manages all commercial loan department functions. Oversees business development activities. Monitors adherence to loan policy and compliance to government regulations. Develops budget for department and oversees the achievement of financial objectives. Administers personal loan portfolio. Monitors loan repayment and collections. Chairs loan committee. Performs collateral inspections. Monitors customer financial statements and credit files for on-going credit worthiness. Approves loans. Gives financial advice to customers. Ensures proper documentation of loans. Monitors overall loan quality. Coordinates and manages legal activity related to loan situations and negotiates solutions to problem loans. SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Represents the bank in community affairs. Cross-sells other bank products. Serves on various committees. Develops policies and procedures. Develops new bank products and programs. Performs other banking duties as required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises commercial loan staff. Evaluates performance of staff. Enhances the growth and development of department employees. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible and broad-based commercial lending. Specific experience underwriting commercial relationships of both operating lines and term debt of several million dollars to single borrowers. Preference to experience managing the work production of others involved in both lending and support roles. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/ or REGISTRATIONS This position requires compliance with the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and all related regulations. Employment is contingent upon meeting all such requirements, including acceptable background investigation results. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. **If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal. First Interstate Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and a barrier-free employment process. Employment is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to the position. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristics protected by law. We make all reasonable accommodations to meet the obligations set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, individuals that require accommodation in the job application process for a posted position may contact us (406)255-5485, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm MST or email us at careers@fib.com. All applicants must pass pre-employment screenings including a background check. First Interstate BancSystem participates in E-Verify which will require new employees to verify their identity and employment eligibility through the internet-based system operated by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). E-Verify Notice English or Spanish Right to Work Notice English or Spanish