Senior Commercial Relationship Manager

First Financial Bank NA; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

First Financial Bank NA is seeking a Commercial Relationship Manager II in Lexington, KY. You will grow a commercial loan portfolio, manage client relationships, and structure loans while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes strategic business development and cross-selling opportunities. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in commercial lending, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to develop new deposit relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, finance, economics, or accounting.
• 5–10 years of experience in commercial lending, audit, loan review, or finance.
• Commercial & Industrial loan experience preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships and grow accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic pipeline of commercial relationship leads and generate new business through referrals and networking.
• Originate loans by structuring, underwriting, and closing commercial loans.
• Develop deposits by expanding client operating accounts with new and existing customers.
• Cross-sell other banking products and services to help clients achieve business goals.
• Build and cultivate long-term client relationships through ongoing communication and financial solutions.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales & business development

Prospecting

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Job description

First Financial Bank NA is seeking a Commercial Relationship Manager II in Lexington, KY. You will grow a commercial loan portfolio, manage client relationships, and structure loans while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes strategic business development and cross-selling opportunities. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in commercial lending, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to develop new deposit relationships.