Middle Market Senior Commercial Relationship Manager

Banner Bank; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

401k with up to 4% match

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Banner Bank is seeking a Middle Market Senior Commercial Relationship Manager in Bellevue, WA. In this role, you will work with businesses generating up to $500 million in annual revenue, helping them grow through thoughtful credit solutions. Responsibilities include building and managing a client portfolio, engaging in client meetings, and negotiating credit terms. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in commercial lending or business development. A competitive salary range between $174,000 - $234,000 is available, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in commercial credit, lending, analysis, or business development.
• Ability to attract and grow commercial banking relationships.
• Familiarity with treasury management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a portfolio of Middle Market clients.
• Identify strategic prospects and deepen existing relationships.
• Engage regularly in on-site client meetings.
• Negotiate loan terms and structure credit facilities.
• Monitor credit quality and compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Commercial lending

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, or related field

Job description

Middle Market Senior Commercial Relationship Manager

You'll work with businesses generating up to $500 million in annual revenue, helping them grow through thoughtful credit solutions and relationship-driven guidance. You'll collaborate closely with a team of banking partners to identify strategic opportunities, deepen client relationships, and deliver exceptional service. This hybrid role offers flexibility, while ensuring you are actively engaged with clients on-site the majority of the time.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a portfolio of Middle Market clients with revenues up to $500 million through proactive relationship development.
• Identify strategic prospects and deepen existing relationships by understanding their business goals and delivering tailored financial solutions.
• Partner closely with product experts and internal teams to present comprehensive banking solutions that support client success.
• Engage regularly in on-site client meetings to build trust, uncover needs, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
• Focus 30-40% of your marketing time on specialized industry verticals and 60-70% on large C&I opportunities aligned to Middle Market clients.
• Negotiate loan terms, structure credit facilities, and prepare detailed credit analyses and recommendations.
• Monitor credit quality through daily portfolio oversight, periodic reviews, and adherence to compliance and regulatory standards.
• Actively engage in community visibility efforts to strengthen the bank's presence and support business development.
• Partner with loan support staff to keep credit and servicing workflows running smoothly.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, security standards, and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field (Required).
• You have 6+ years of experience in commercial credit, commercial lending, analysis, or business development (Required).
• You understand that an equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.

What helps you shine

• You bring a proven ability to attract, grow, and manage strong commercial banking relationships.
• You communicate with confidence and clarity, and you know how to negotiate in ways that build trust.
• You have deep knowledge of your local market and understand what drives commercial client relationships.
• You're skilled in financial analysis and can underwrite, structure, and present commercial credits with precision.
• You're familiar with treasury management solutions and how they help clients operate more effectively.
• You understand the federal and state regulations that guide commercial lending and appraisal practices.
• You're organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple relationships with care.

Travel Requirements

• 30% - 50% travel, primarily client meetings throughout Banner's footprint.

Compensation & Benefits

• Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $174,000 - $234,000
• Annual incentive potential
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
• Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company-paid holidays
• 401k (with up to 4% match)
• Tuition reimbursement

Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status.