Full-Time

Director – Commercial

Commercial Real Estate

Posted on 9/18/2025

Busey Bank

Busey Bank

501-1,000 employees

Community bank offering deposits and loans

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200k/yr

+ Bonus + Incentives

Kansas City, MO, USA

In Person

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Advanced knowledge of commercial banking products and services including credit analysis, underwriting and treasury management product and services.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong sales and customer service skills
  • Ability to routinely travel (locally) and occasional out of state travel, which may require overnight stays.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, deliver upon production results, demonstrate the ability to excel in high-pressure situations.
  • Ability to exhibit strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate long term relationships and influence others internally and externally.
  • Ability to act as a team player with a value set consistent with the culture of Busey.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
Responsibilities
  • Adheres to The Busey Promise service standards set by Service Excellence in order to anticipate and exceed the needs of our customers, both internal and external.
  • Skilled in job-specific knowledge that is necessary to provide the appropriate quantity and quality of work in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Work behaviors demonstrate responsible personal and professional conduct, which contributes to the overall goals and objectives of Busey.
  • Interacts effectively with others to establish and maintain smooth working relations.
  • Providing added value and needs based solutions to clients.
  • Communicating ideas and information verbally to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact.
Desired Qualifications
  • Formal credit training, an advanced degree and/or ongoing AIB seminars and other resources is highly preferred.

Busey Bank is a community-focused bank offering deposits, loans, and digital banking for individuals and local businesses. Customers place funds in deposits, which the bank uses to fund loans and other services, accessible through branches, ATMs, and online platforms. It differentiates itself through its long-standing community ties and a growth strategy that includes acquisitions, such as the 2025 purchase of CrossFirst Bankshares, to broaden its geographic reach while keeping local decision-making. Its goal is to support communities with reliable financial services and steady growth that strengthens its ability to serve customers across its expanded footprint.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Champaign, Illinois

Founded

1868

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q4 2025 revenue hit $200.2 million, up 71% year-on-year, beating estimates.
  • CrossFirst deal bolsters commercial banking in high-growth metro markets like Denver.
  • May 14, 2025 depositary share offering strengthens capital post-$917 million acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • CrossFirst integration fails due to cultural clashes, eroding 3.7% net interest margin in 6-12 months.
  • Wintrust poaches Chicago clients, stripping 10-15% of $18 billion deposits in 12-18 months.
  • FIRSTech loses 20% non-interest revenue to Block and Toast dominance in 18-24 months.

What makes Busey Bank unique

  • Busey Bank founded in 1868 maintains conservative banking practices unmatched by peers.
  • Over 97% core deposits and 75% FDIC-insured depositors place Busey in top quartile.
  • CrossFirst acquisition on March 1, 2025 expands to 77 locations across 10 states.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Jan 27th, 2026
First Busey beats Q4 estimates with $200M revenue, up 71% year-on-year

First Busey, a regional banking company, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $200.2 million, beating analyst estimates by 1.5% and marking 71.2% year-on-year growth. The company's non-GAAP earnings of $0.68 per share exceeded consensus estimates by 9.2%. Net interest income reached $157.6 million, slightly above the $156.3 million forecast, whilst net interest margin came in at 3.7%, matching expectations. Tangible book value per share was $20.23, surpassing estimates by 2.2%. The bank holding company, which traces its roots to 1868, provides commercial and retail banking services across Illinois, Missouri, Florida and Indiana. First Busey's revenue has grown at a 12.8% compounded annual rate over five years, with acceleration to 28.2% annualised growth over the past two years.

NFR Communications, Inc.
Aug 18th, 2025
Busey Bank opens second Denver location

Champaign, Ill.-based Busey Bank is expanding its footprint in Denver with the opening of a second branch.

GlobeNewswire
May 14th, 2025
First Busey Corporation Prices Depositary Share Offering

LEAWOOD, Kan., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Busey Corporation (“Busey”) (Nasdaq: BUSE), the holding company for Busey Bank and CrossFirst Bank,...

Metro East Star
Mar 31st, 2025
Busey Bank Helps SIHF In Belleville Enhance Medical Services

Busey partnered with SIHF on this complex financing by providing multiple loans, including a federal NMTC leverage loan and a federal NMTC equity investment.

Investing.com
Mar 3rd, 2025
CrossFirst Bankshares Completes Merger with First Busey Corp

Michael J. Maddox has been appointed as Executive Vice Chairman of the Busey board and President of Busey, as well as CEO and President of Busey Bank.

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