The Small Business Banker II services a wide variety of business loans including commercial and industrial loans, SBA, and commercial real estate while working as part of a team with branches, credit, and product partners. This position develops meaningful relationships and engages in cross- selling credit and noncredit products as appropriate.
 - Develop new and expanding existing small business relationships 
- Consistently achieve 8-12% year over year net balance sheet growth on an annual basis depending upon market conditions and regional budget assignment 
- Develop partnerships with Branch Managers, Treasury Management Advisors, Merchant Services and Trust and Investment Advisors to promote additional business opportunities and profitability for Northwest 
- Call on potential or existing customers to develop new business as well as retain existing business with companies with revenues generally less than $10 million 
- Engages in joint-calling activity with branch partners at a regular frequency 
- Works to promote cross-sell behaviors personally and within assigned branch territory 
- Interview applicants to develop information concerning their financial needs and repayment ability in order to assess acceptable level of risk 
- Follow current loans to ensure complete compliance with terms 
- Proactively keep abreast of industry trends 
- 25% of calls prospecting new clients and relationships 
- Achieve and exceed budget goals as assigned by Region 
- Actively participate in community affairs 
- Encourage clients to maintain their personal banking at Northwest 
- Prepare electronic loan applications for submission to Credit 
- Make loan presentations and recommendations to Credit, team leaders and senior line of business managers as required 
- Partner with credit to ensure annual reviews and line of credit renewals are completed on a timely basis 
- Ensure noncredit clients have appropriate treasury management, merchant services and other related commercial services 
- Ensure risk ratings are appropriate based on your knowledge of the client 
- As required, collect on delinquent accounts 
- Analyze financial statements and related credit material to assess risk on a continuous basis 
- Complete loan closings as required 
- Provide credit information and references for internal review as requested 
- Ensure all credit files include current financial statements, agency reports, etc. 
- Participate in continued sales and credit training 
- Complete all required Compliance training in a timely basis 
- Ensure compliance with all Regulatory requirements 
- Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations