C & I Relationship Lender

MRISpokane; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MRISpokane in Phoenix is seeking a Commercial Banking Relationship Manager focused on C&I. You will develop relationships with business owners, originate and structure loans, and bring operating deposits to the bank.

The ideal candidate combines credit judgment with business development, works with credit and support teams through underwriting, and grows a portfolio while expanding treasury management and related banking services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commercial banking relationship-management experience.
• Strong financial analysis, credit structuring, and portfolio-management skills.
• Evidence of originating business and developing deposits.
• Established business relationships or referral networks in the Phoenix market.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with colleagues.
• A relationship-oriented approach to business development.
• Experienced producers and developing relationship managers with strong credit foundations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial relationships through direct calling, referrals, and centers of influence.
• Originate and structure C&I loans and related commercial credit.
• Bring operating deposits and broader banking relationships to the bank.
• Analyze borrower financial performance, repayment capacity, and credit risks.
• Partner with credit and support teams through underwriting, approval, and closing.
• Manage portfolio quality, renewals, and ongoing client needs.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships through treasury management and other banking services.
• Contribute to team development and profitable market growth.

Skills

Relationship management

Credit analysis

Portfolio management

Business development

Deposit growth

Referral networks

Independent work

Job description

Commercial Banking Relationship Manager — C&I

Location: Phoenix metropolitan area, Arizona

Opportunity Overview

A relationship-focused bank is selectively adding commercial banking talent in the Phoenix market.

This opportunity suits a banker who combines business development with sound credit judgment and wants to build long-term relationships with business owners. The emphasis is on commercial and industrial lending, operating deposits, and broader banking relationships.

The role may combine an existing portfolio with new-business development, depending on experience and team needs. Strong performers may have opportunities to earn additional leadership responsibility as the business grows.

What Makes the Opportunity Different

• Access to experienced commercial banking and credit leadership.
• Analyst and loan administration support.
• Early collaboration on transaction structure and credit fit.
• Flexibility to consider bankers with complementary commercial specialties.
• Potential portfolio support during the transition, subject to availability.
• A culture that values client ownership, teamwork, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial relationships through direct calling, referrals, and centers of influence.
• Originate and structure C&I loans and related commercial credit.
• Bring operating deposits and broader banking relationships to the bank.
• Analyze borrower financial performance, repayment capacity, and credit risks.
• Partner with credit and support teams through underwriting, approval, and closing.
• Manage portfolio quality, renewals, and ongoing client needs.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships through treasury management and other banking services.
• Contribute to team development and profitable market growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated commercial banking relationship-management experience.
• Strong financial analysis, credit structuring, and portfolio-management skills.
• Evidence of originating business and developing deposits.
• Established business relationships or referral networks in the Phoenix market.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with colleagues.
• A relationship-oriented approach to business development.
• Interest in growing professionally and contributing to the team.

Experienced producers and developing relationship managers with strong credit foundations may be considered.

Preferred Book / Business Characteristics

• Privately held operating-company relationships.
• A balance of lending, operating deposits, and broader banking activity.
• Consistent referral sources and repeat relationship-development success.
• Sound borrower capitalization and identifiable repayment sources.
• C&I experience, with owner-occupied real estate or other complementary commercial lending expertise.

Any existing business will be evaluated individually. An established transferable portfolio is not stated as a universal requirement.

Not a Fit If

• Your experience is primarily transactional lending without ongoing relationship ownership.
• You prefer business development without meaningful responsibility for credit.
• Your production depends primarily on SBA 7(a) lending.
• You are seeking only to service an existing portfolio.
• You require a guaranteed management appointment at hire.

Compensation

Compensation details will be discussed confidentially during the recruiting process. The approved salary range and incentive structure have not yet been provided.