Commercial Relationship Manager

KeyCorp; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Incentive compensation

Employee benefits

Job summary

KeyBank in Denver seeks a Relationship Manager and Financial Advisor to introduce a full range of banking products and solutions, focusing on acquiring new relationships while managing existing ones. You will lead cross-functional responses, educate clients on Key's capabilities, and maintain risk-aware portfolio management.

The role involves credit decisions, portfolio management, and active prospecting across Colorado, with potential COI referrals and a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years established business development skills.
• Extensive knowledge of bank products.
• Proven outstanding credit skills, analytical skills and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Trusted Financial Advisor and primary client contact, growing relationships.
• Drives growth by understanding client business/industry and identifying cross-sell opportunities.
• Leads credit and portfolio processes to ensure asset quality and risk controls.
• Collaborates with Credit Officers and cross-functional teams to respond to client needs and requests.

Skills

Trusted Advisor

Strategic Thinking

Technical Expertise

Revenue Driver

Enterprise Mindset

Effective Sales Approach

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Location:1675 Broadway, Denver ColoradoJob Description PreviewJob SummaryServes as the Relationship Manager and Financial Advisor to clients, introducing a full range of core banking products, differentiated capabilities and comprehensive solutions to meet client needs and exceed customer service expectations. This role is focused on acquiring new relationships as well as managing and growing existing relationships. Our bankers are expected to demonstrate strong risk management acumen including credit, operational and compliance risks to act as first line of defense in adhering to KeyBank's profitability standards and moderate risk profile.**This position will be prospecting and supporting clients in the Colorado Springs area; we are looking for candidates who currently live in Colorado Springs.**ResponsibilitiesServes as the Trusted Financial Advisor and Business Partner to clients, and functions as the Commercial Banking client "expert" and the primary contact for most client related mattersDrives a focused growth and business development effort by creating and maintaining a clear and holistic understanding of the client's or prospect's business/industry; analyzes data and relevant client business and industryProvides and educates the client on Key's capabilities and knowledge in key product areas (cash management, derivatives, equipment finance, etc.)Maintains active prospecting effort, including identification, qualification and calling; develops active Center of Influence (COI) referral networkAssembles cross- functional team to quickly respond to customer requests when not able to address requests personally. Knows when and how to bring in teams of experts, as well as identify cross-sell opportunitiesImproves functional/technical sales and credit expertise continuously and transfers this knowledge to team members; partners effectively with Credit Officers, as the first level sponsor for credit decisionsLeads and participates in credit processes and assumes ultimate accountability for all portfolio activities/issues ensuring sound asset quality, including underwriting, structuring and portfolio management activities; directs the preparation of all Asset Quality Reports and new Risk Rating models to assure accurate risk assessment of assigned portfolioPerforms other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without noticeComplies with all KeyBank policies and proceduresEducation QualificationsBachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or related field (preferred)Experience Qualifications5+ years Established business development skills. Extensive knowledge of bank products. Proven outstanding credit skills, analytical skills and financial acumen. (required)Tactical SkillsTrusted Advisor: Ability to build trust by taking a client centric approachStrategic Thinking: Deploys a long-term, innovative approach to problem solving and decision making with clients to build the relationship and generate solutionsTechnical Expertise: Demonstrates expertise within defined industry or geography (vertical/sub vertical) and within product setRevenue Driver: Exhibits a relentless focus on creating and driving revenue growth and generating resultsEnterprise Mindset: Demonstrates a broad enterprise perspective and delivers the bankEffective Sales Approach: Uses structured sales methodologies, principles and practices without losing sight of the client and environmentRisk Management: Understands Key’s risk culture and effectively manages risk/reward trade-offsCore CompetenciesAll KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.Physical DemandsGeneral Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.TravelOccasional travel to include overnight stay.Driving RequirementsMay need to drive to multiple locations in a single day; ability to operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license required.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSThis position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $116,000.00 - $216,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.Job Posting Expiration Date: 09/11/2026 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].#LI-Hybrid