Bank of Oklahoma

Business Banker

Bank of Oklahoma$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
  • 5-7 years in Small Business Banking Sales or consultative business-to-business sales experience.
  • 10-12 years of equivalent work-related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
  • Proven credit acumen with a strong understanding of business banking solutions.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships in a competitive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Build and execute business development strategies to grow deposits and loans.
  • Manage and deepen assigned portfolio of business clients.
  • Develop a strong network of internal and external centers of influence for new business.
  • Conduct consultative conversations to assess client needs and provide tailored financial solutions.
  • Partner with internal teams to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
  • Structure and evaluate credit opportunities to support decision-making.
  • Maintain consistent prospecting routines including client meetings and community engagement.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading benefits addressing physical, financial, and emotional health.
Full Job Description
Req ID: 78504

Location: Houston -HOUS

Areas of Interest: Branch Business Banking; Business Banking Credit; Business Development; Lending; Payments; Portfolio Management; Relationship Management; Sales; Small Business Development

Pay Transparency Salary Range: Not Available

Application Deadline: 09/28/2026

Bonus Type

Discretionary

Summary

You're a relationship builder, strategic partner, and business developer who thrives in a client-facing environment. As a Business Banker, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact by helping business owners grow and succeed while driving meaningful growth for the bank. This is a high-visibility role where you'll build strong client relationships, deepen existing partnerships, and expand your network within the community. If you're motivated by winning new business, delivering value, and being part of a growing, relationship-driven organization-this is an opportunity to invest in your career and be part of something building momentum.

Job Description

The Business Banker is responsible for driving business development and revenue growth through a combination of portfolio management and new client acquisition. In this role, you will develop and execute strategies to grow business deposits, loans, and referral revenue while serving as a trusted advisor to business clients. You will leverage your credit acumen, consultative sales approach, and understanding of business banking solutions to identify opportunities, structure deals, and deliver tailored financial solutions.

This position requires a strong balance of relationship management and proactive prospecting, with an emphasis on building and leveraging both internal and external centers of influence (COIs). You will collaborate closely with internal partners across commercial banking, treasury, private wealth, mortgage and retail teams to deliver comprehensive solutions while maintaining a disciplined approach to risk, credit quality, and operational execution. Success in this role is defined by consistent performance, strong pipeline development, and the ability to deepen client relationships over time.

Team Culture

The Business Banking team operates with a highly collaborative, team-first mindset where success is shared and wins are celebrated. While each banker is an individual producer, the environment is built on partnership-team members actively support one another, share ideas, and work together to deliver the best outcomes for clients. Leadership is highly engaged, providing a balance of autonomy and accountability, with a focus on coaching, development, and long-term success.

This is a growth-oriented team within a business line that is continuing to expand, offering the opportunity to make a visible impact and help shape the future of the group. The culture values competitiveness, adaptability, and a strong desire to win-while maintaining a supportive environment where collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement are key. Team members are deeply connected to their communities and take pride in building lasting relationships both inside and outside the bank.

How You'll Spend Your Time

  • Build and execute business development strategies to grow deposits, loans, and referral revenue through proactive outreach and pipeline management
  • Manage and deepen an assigned portfolio of business clients, identifying opportunities to expand relationships and wallet share
  • Develop and maintain a strong network of internal and external COIs to drive new business opportunities
  • Conduct consultative financial conversations to assess client needs and deliver tailored solutions, including cash flow and lending strategies
  • Partner closely with internal stakeholders (Commercial, Treasury, Retail, Private Wealth, Mortgage and Credit) to deliver comprehensive client solutions
  • Structure and evaluate credit opportunities, leveraging strong credit acumen to support sound decision-making
  • Maintain consistent prospecting routines, including outbound calling, client meetings, and community engagement
  • Represent the bank in the local market through networking, community involvement, and industry events
  • Drive performance against established production goals while maintaining a strong focus on client experience and long-term relationship growth


Education & Experience Requirements

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Business or relation field of study and 5-7 years of directly related experience in Small Business Banking Sales or outside consultative business to business sales experience, or 10-12 years of work related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Financial Services experience business banking sales preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Office - 20 lbs

Base salary range explanation:

The base salary range represents an average range for this position. Actual offers to be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience and education. See job details for salary range and bonus type.

Benefits:

BOK Financial Corporation Group offers industry-leading benefits addressing your complete physical, financial and emotional health.Click here to see our benefits.

About Bank of Oklahoma

Bank of Oklahoma is a regional bank headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The bank was founded in 1910 and has over 100 branches in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Bank of Oklahoma provides a range of financial services, including personal and business banking, wealth management, and insurance. The bank is committed to supporting the communities it serves and has donated millions of dollars to charitable organizations. Bank of Oklahoma is a subsidiary of BOK Financial Corporation, which is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
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