Senior Commercial Banker: Seattle Growth & Relationships

MRISpokane; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive-based compensation

Job summary

MRISpokane in Seattle seeks a seasoned Commercial Relationship Manager to manage an existing commercial portfolio and actively develop new client relationships. The role emphasizes not only relationship management but also growth via deposits, fee income, and strategic credit opportunities.

The ideal candidate has deep credit knowledge, a strong network in Seattle/Eastside business communities, and a proven track record of sourcing commercial opportunities while collaborating with credit

Qualifications

• Approximately 10–15+ years of relevant commercial banking experience preferred; consideration given to exceptional rising performers.
• Demonstrated experience managing a meaningful commercial loan portfolio.
• Strong commercial credit foundation and understanding of underwriting and loan structuring.
• Ability to confidently discuss and defend credit decisions.
• Proven business-development capabilities.
• Established relationships within the Seattle or Eastside business community preferred.
• Track record of independently sourcing commercial relationships.
• Strong understanding of portfolio management and credit risk.
• Excellent executive presence and communication skills.
• Collaborative, accountable, growth-oriented working style.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, banking, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deepen an established portfolio of commercial banking relationships.
• Develop new commercial clients through direct calling, referrals, centers of influence, and existing market relationships.
• Generate commercial loans, deposits, fee income, and additional banking relationships.
• Structure and evaluate commercial credit opportunities.
• Work closely with portfolio management and credit partners throughout underwriting and approval.
• Present and defend credit recommendations through the appropriate approval process.
• Monitor portfolio credit quality, covenant compliance, and overall risk.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships across appropriate banking services.
• Maintain a high level of responsiveness and client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships throughout the Seattle-area business community.
• Mentor developing bankers when appropriate.
• Contribute to the organization's broader commercial growth objectives.

Job description

MRISpokane in Seattle seeks a seasoned Commercial Relationship Manager to manage an existing commercial portfolio and actively develop new client relationships. The role emphasizes not only relationship management but also growth via deposits, fee income, and strategic credit opportunities.

The ideal candidate has deep credit knowledge, a strong network in Seattle/Eastside business communities, and a proven track record of sourcing commercial opportunities while collaborating with credit