Small Business Banker supporting small companies with business lending, merchant services, and cash management solutions. Reviews client needs, recommends financing options, and coordinates with credit analysts and branch partners to move requests forward efficiently. Builds trusted relationships by matching practical banking tools to business goals and helping owners access the right support at the right time.
Small Business Relationship Banker | U.S. Bank
* Manage a portfolio of small business clients by delivering customized financial solutions, including business lending, treasury management, deposit products, merchant services, and business credit card programs.
* Drive business development through proactive prospecting, networking, Centers of Influence (COI) referrals, and community engagement, consistently exceeding revenue, relationship growth, and production goals.
* Conduct comprehensive financial reviews to identify opportunities for business growth, cash flow optimization, liquidity management, risk mitigation, and profitability enhancement.
* Analyze business financial statements, tax returns, and cash flow trends to structure and recommend lending solutions, including SBA loans, term loans, lines of credit, equipment financing, and commercial real estate lending.
* Partner with Treasury Management, Merchant Services, Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, and Payment Solutions teams to deliver comprehensive banking strategies and enhance client relationships.
* Advise business owners on working capital management, expansion planning, acquisitions, equipment purchases, and long-term growth initiatives.
* Deepen existing relationships through strategic cross-selling of banking products and services, increasing client retention, profitability, and wallet share.
* Consistently achieve top performance in revenue generation, operating deposit growth, new relationship acquisition, business credit card production, merchant services, and treasury management referrals.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners across diverse industries including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and professional services and other small to mid size businesses.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, KYC/CIP standards, customer due diligence procedures, and bank risk management policies.
* Collaborate with branch partners and business banking partners for business banking opportunities and deliver an exceptional client experience.
* Build long-term relationships by providing strategic financial guidance that helps clients improve business performance, achieve growth objectives, and strengthen financial stability.
High School Diploma 05/2006
Palatine High School, Palatine, IL
Associate of Arts | Business Education
William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL - 2006- 2009