VP, Innovation Banking & Commercial Growth

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership stake in the company

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Time off

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank in Denver, CO seeks a Vice President, Commercial Banking- Innovation Banking to lead market research, develop new business, and coordinate with treasury partners for optimal client experiences.

The role requires deep banking knowledge, strong relationship management, and the ability to drive loans from prospecting to closing, with travel up to 50% across client sites.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Advanced knowledge in all facets of relationship management.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• May require up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze market research data to develop recommendations regarding products and services focused on needs of target market.
• Engage in business development activities and solicitation of new business based on the target market.
• Collaborate closely with treasury partner to ensure seamless client experiences.
• Call and visit target customers to promote and sell Bank products and services to establish a new book of business.
• Develop and maintain customer data base including calls and results on all new business relationships.
• Interview prospective applicants and assess information related to loan or credit applications; resolve questions regarding applications.
• Present financing requests to senior management or Loan Committee for approval; meet with new/potential customers; visit loan sites; negotiate terms.
• Coordinate processing of approved loans; ensure compliance with lending policies and documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of financial industry status and trends; suggest improvements to products/services.
• Represent the Bank in community events to enhance image and develop business.

Skills

Banking operations

Regulatory compliance

Relationship management

Time management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Western Alliance Bank in Denver, CO seeks a Vice President, Commercial Banking- Innovation Banking to lead market research, develop new business, and coordinate with treasury partners for optimal client experiences.

The role requires deep banking knowledge, strong relationship management, and the ability to drive loans from prospecting to closing, with travel up to 50% across client sites.