Commercial Relationship Manager -Seattle, WA

The Commerce Bank Northwest; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance –

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Paternal Leave

Adoption Assistance

Health Savings (HSA)

Flexible Spending (FSA)

Paid Training

PTO and Holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Mental health benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Ambassador preferred banking

Job summary

The Commerce Bank of Washington is excited to offer the role of Commercial Relationship Manager in Seattle, WA. This senior‑level position concentrates on generating and servicing a diverse range of commercial loans and bank services, while driving portfolio growth and cross‑sales.

You will monitor credit quality, manage risk, and present bank products to clients, with underwriting duties as needed. Strong communication and leadership abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in banking, finance or related field.
• 6+ years commercial lending or related experience; equivalent combination allowed.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial loans, credit analysis, lending, closing processes.
• Strong sales ability with capability to cross-sell products.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proficient with office software.

Responsibilities

• Generate and service a variety of commercial loans and bank services.
• Achieve portfolio growth and cross-sell goals.
• Oversee loan portfolio for compliance with covenants.
• Monitor credit quality, risk, and portfolio performance.
• Present bank products to prospective clients and principals; underwriting as needed.
• Maintain relationships to ensure high customer satisfaction; mentor staff as needed.

Skills

Relationship management

Commercial lending

Credit analysis

Sales

Communication

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in banking/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lending systems

Job description

At the Commerce Bank of Washington, we believe that delivering exceptional service to our clients is the single most important function we perform in our role as bankers. We are dedicated to enriching professional, nonprofit and business organizations by providing them and their principals with highly personalized banking and financial services from experienced bankers committed to long‑term banking relationships.

The Commerce Bank of Washington is excited to offer an opportunity as a Commercial Relationship Manager to an experienced candidate.

Job Requirements:

• Responsible for generating and servicing a variety of commercial/business loans, and bank services in accordance with individually established business development goals.
• Achieves portfolio growth and cross‑sale goals.
• Oversees assigned loan portfolio to ensure proper compliance with loan covenants.
• Responsible for monitoring portfolio quality, stability and managing risks.
• Makes presentations regarding bank products and services to prospective clients and company principals.
• Performs underwriting functions as needed.
• Continually monitors credit quality of assigned accounts.
• Responsible for building and maintaining relationships, with a resulting high degree of customer satisfaction.
• May train and mentor lower‑level officers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in banking, finance or a related field and 6+ years commercial lending or other directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial loans, credit analysis, lending, loan processing and closing processes.
• Ability to expand commercial loans, client relationships and cross sell bank products.
• Requires strong sales ability.
• Expert experience in applicant interviewing and perceptive character judgment skills.
• Ability to structure loans and monitor credit performance.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of software applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Manages a medium-to-large commercial portfolio.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $168,000 - $205,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience.