It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Government & Institutional Banking Relationship Manager Responsible for developing and managing profitable relationships with state and local government, Utility Systems, Public Healthcare, Non-Profits, and Public & Private HigherEd within an assigned territory. Responsibilities include: • Deepen existing relationships by uncovering opportunities and collaborating with Corporate Trust, Wealth and Treasury Management • Provide deposit and loan solutions based on client needs and prevailing market conditions • Drive loan production by managing relationships with Placement Agents, Municipal Advisors, Bond Attorneys and other COIs • Review financial statements for initial opportunity screening • Identify and mitigate credit risk across multiple Public Finance subsectors • Effectively structure and price bond purchases, leases and lines of credit to optimize profitability • Partner with Portfolio Manager and Risk Partners for loan approval • Partner with outside bank counsel, PM and CCS team to document and execute successful loan closings • Maintaining and managing accurate deposit and lending pipelines • Networking by attending Industry Association conferences Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics or Public Administration • 3+ years of experience in Government and/or Non-Profit Banking, Public Finance, or related field Preferred Qualifications • Motivated self-starter with ability to manage designated geography with limited oversight • Track-record of success in solution-based cross selling to meet Year-over-Year loan and deposit revenue growth goals • Working knowledge of Treasury and Municipal bond markets • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage COI Relationships • Strong negotiation skills • Strong financial analysis and loan structuring skills • Ability to obtain SIE and Series 50 license within 120 days of start date Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.