Senior Commercial Banking Relationship Manager

SSB002 SOUTHSTATE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthState Bank, National Association, is seeking a seasoned Commercial Lending professional in Fort Lauderdale to drive new business and manage a commercial loan and deposit portfolio. You will assess credit requests, structure loans, and ensure adherence to bank policies while delivering exceptional client service.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, cross‑department collaboration, and building strong relationships with clients and community partners in the SouthState metro market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, banking, or related field.
• 10+ years in commercial lending or portfolio management, including loan structuring and credit analysis responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of bank products, services, procedures, and lending regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop consultative relationships with prospects and clients to grow loan and deposit portfolio.
• Underwrite loan requests per bank policies and ensure credit quality.
• Process loan and deposit requests through appropriate channels for timely credit approvals.
• Collaborate with Treasury Management, Sales Officers, Capital Markets, Wealth, and Retail departments.
• Price loans and deposits according to current bank pricing guidelines.
• Maintain documentation and service for the assigned loan portfolio.

Skills

Sales

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Basic accounting

Credit analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/banking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

SouthState Bank, National Association, is seeking a seasoned Commercial Lending professional in Fort Lauderdale to drive new business and manage a commercial loan and deposit portfolio. You will assess credit requests, structure loans, and ensure adherence to bank policies while delivering exceptional client service.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, cross‑department collaboration, and building strong relationships with clients and community partners in the SouthState metro market.