Strategic Commercial Banking Relationship Manager

Northwest-Bank; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Bank seeks an experienced Relationship Manager to lead the development and maintenance of a loan portfolio, leveraging deep banking experience to deliver client-focused financial solutions.

The RM will identify customer needs, analyze financial data, and build trusted relationships to drive growth across internal teams and clients, ensuring high-quality, timely credit decisions and service.

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial lending.
• Proven business development skills.
• Thorough knowledge of credit services and other banking services.
• Thorough knowledge of lending policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of business cash flow.
• Computer skills including Windows-based software, word processing and spreadsheet applications, internet usage, electronic mail, and bank software.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview potential clients and accept credit applications.
• Review applications and credit histories.
• Review and analyze credit reports and financial information.
• Evaluate existing and projected company cash flow.
• Determine value of collateral; review independent appraisal reports.
• Approve or reject credit applications within bank standards.
• Prepare detailed loan presentations on new credit applications.
• Monitor loan documentation and processing.
• Identify opportunities for growth and communicate internally.

Skills

Commercial lending

Business development

Credit analysis

Customer service

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Bank software

Windows-based software

Job description

Northwest Bank seeks an experienced Relationship Manager to lead the development and maintenance of a loan portfolio, leveraging deep banking experience to deliver client-focused financial solutions.

The RM will identify customer needs, analyze financial data, and build trusted relationships to drive growth across internal teams and clients, ensuring high-quality, timely credit decisions and service.