Lead and grow a portfolio of complex commercial and agricultural clients by originating deals, structuring and underwriting credit, performing credit reviews, managing portfolio risk, mentoring junior staff, and representing the bank in the community to drive revenue and ensure regulatory compliance.
More than 135 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture, and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well, our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.
With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.
Join a role where your expertise in commercial banking directly fuels business growth and community impact. As a Senior Commercial Relationship Manager, you’ll build and lead a high-performing portfolio of complex commercial clients while partnering closely to deliver tailored credit and treasury solutions. This is an opportunity to combine strategic business development with meaningful client relationships. In our Moses Lake Commercial Banking Center, you will have the opportunity to focus on serving Commercial and Agricultural clients throughout the market.
In this role you'll- Drive revenue growth through targeted business development with both existing clients and new prospects
- Build, deepen, and manage relationships with large, complex commercial and Agricultural clients
- Focus business development efforts across commercial & industrial (C&I) and Agricultural opportunities and specialized industry verticals
- Structure and negotiate loan terms within your authority to meet client needs and organizational goals
- Prepare and present comprehensive credit analyses and lending recommendations
- Conduct ongoing credit reviews to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
- Monitor and manage portfolio risk, maintaining accurate risk ratings and proactive issue identification
- Represent the bank in the community to build brand awareness and strengthen local partnerships
- Mentor and coach less experienced relationship managers and support team development
- Partner with loan support staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
- Ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field (Required). An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
- You have 6+ years of experience in commercial credit, financial analysis, or business development (Required)
- Ag experience highly preferred.
- You have a proven track record of developing and managing large, complex client relationships
- You bring strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- You understand local market dynamics and leverage that insight to grow business
- You have deep financial acumen and can confidently underwrite and structure commercial and Agricultural credit solutions
- You possess strong knowledge of treasury and cash management products
- You are well-versed in regulatory requirements, including commercial lending laws and appraisal guidelines
- You take a proactive, analytical approach to managing risk and portfolio performance
- Up to 25% within market and limited travel out of market
- Do the right thing
- Mutual respect
- Accountability
- Integrity
"I have the opportunity to learn and grow every day in my current role. I love the work life balance, knowing that we work hard, and strive for high performance but we are celebrated." – Glassdoor review
Compensation & BenefitsTargeted starting salary range (based on experience): $135,000 - $182,000
Annual incentive potential
Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
401k (with up to 4% match)
Tuition reimbursement
Review Banner's employee benefits at: Employee Benefits | Banner Bank
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Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status.
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