Relationship Manager III - Sponsored Finance

Relationship Manager III First Merchants Bank is seeking a Relationship Manager III to join our team! This position will effectively carry out the relationship management process by growing market share, broadening revenue mix, retaining customers and managing portfolios. Essential duties and responsibilities include implementing an aggressive sales and marketing strategy to develop new and existing relationships, identifying and developing prospects into significant new relationships with yearly goals for income production, and ensuring bank reporting tools are utilized for reporting progress. The role also requires providing exceptional customer service, monitoring current loans and customer's credit profiles, extending credit within assigned limits to commercial customers, and supporting employee development and training. To be successful in this position, we require a bachelor's degree in business or related field or an associate degree/two years of college plus two years of related work/military experience or four years of related work/military experience (plus any additional required experience listed below). Five or more years of commercial banking experience is also required. The following would be a plus: master's degree in business administration (MBA), credit analyst experience, and completion of a respected banking school. First Merchants offers the following: base pay plus bonuses, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k health savings and flexible spending accounts, vacation/sick time, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits are also available. A little about us: First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses, and other organizations. Our vision is to enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve. Our mission is to be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders. Our team is a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. First Merchants Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participant (M/F/D/V).

Created: 2026-03-05