Strategic Small Business Relationship Leader

US Bank; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Adoption assistance

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a Small Business Relationship Manager NMLS to deliver exceptional service and provide comprehensive financial solutions to mid-sized small business clients.

The role expands existing relationships through proactive outreach and strategic business development, leveraging digital tools alongside strong personal connections. You will work with loans, deposits, cash management, and core banking products, while maintaining portfolio quality and ensuring responsible lending

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with 3–4 years in relationship banking.
• Experience with small business banking, loans, deposits, and cash management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new small business clients and deepen relationships to drive year-over-year revenue growth, loan production, deposits, and overall relationship value.
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand each client’s business, goals, financial needs, credit profile, and growth opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for small business clients and recommend appropriate solutions across loans, deposits, cash management, and other core banking products.
• Design and structure financial solutions aligned to client objectives, credit standards, portfolio quality, and responsible banking practices.
• Manage portfolio performance and credit quality by monitoring market trends and applying sound underwriting judgment.
• Partner with underwriting, portfolio management, and internal teams to support timely reporting and effective client outcomes.
• Address client concerns and coordinate across business lines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Build relationships in the community and identify business development opportunities to increase visibility and community impact.

Skills

Consultative selling

Financial analysis

Relationship management

Underwriting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a Small Business Relationship Manager NMLS to deliver exceptional service and provide comprehensive financial solutions to mid-sized small business clients.

The role expands existing relationships through proactive outreach and strategic business development, leveraging digital tools alongside strong personal connections. You will work with loans, deposits, cash management, and core banking products, while maintaining portfolio quality and ensuring responsible lending