Trusted Advisor: Commercial Banking Relationship Lead

Columbia Banking System; Town and Country (WA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Bank in Spokane, WA seeks a seasoned Commercial Relationship Manager to serve as the primary banking advisor for mid-size commercial clients. You will prospect new business and work with a Commercial team to deepen relationships, delivering tailored banking solutions and driving profitability.

The role emphasizes executive-level engagement, strategic client reviews, and a proactive referral network to grow loans, deposits, and fee income while maintaining credit quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field is required.
• MBA or related field is preferred.
• 7–10 years of commercial banking or related business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key commercial banking relationship for assigned clients.
• Prospect new business and deepen relationships with the commercial team.
• Lead cross-functional teams to respond quickly to client needs.
• Meet production goals for loans, deposits and core fee income.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Executive-level dialogue

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance related field

MBA or related field

Job description

Columbia Bank in Spokane, WA seeks a seasoned Commercial Relationship Manager to serve as the primary banking advisor for mid-size commercial clients. You will prospect new business and work with a Commercial team to deepen relationships, delivering tailored banking solutions and driving profitability.

The role emphasizes executive-level engagement, strategic client reviews, and a proactive referral network to grow loans, deposits, and fee income while maintaining credit quality.