Banner Bank

Commercial Banking Center Manager

Banner Bank • $175K — $234K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field (Required)
  • 8+ years of experience in all phases of commercial lending in the local market (Required)
  • 6+ years of supervisory or management experience (Required)
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales, marketing, and business development strategies
  • Lead and mentor a team of commercial lenders
  • Monitor and manage large and complex credits
  • Ensure exceptional customer service and identify opportunities for client needs
  • Create a positive work environment that fosters career growth
  • Manage income and expense budgets
  • Resolve customer issues effectively

Benefits

  • 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
  • Annual incentive potential
Full Job Description
As a Commercial Banking Center Manager, you'll lead a dynamic team of relationship managers and support staff to deliver exceptional service and drive growth in the business market. This role is all about building strong client relationships, managing complex credits, and creating a positive, high-performing work environment. Your leadership will make a real impact on both your team and the community.

In this role you'll

  • Develop and execute sales, marketing, and business development strategies for the Commercial Banking Center.
  • Lead and mentor a team of commercial lenders to build profitable relationships with business customers.
  • Monitor and manage large and complex credits across diverse industries and loan types.
  • Ensure exceptional customer service and proactively identify opportunities to meet client needs.
  • Create a positive work environment that fosters career growth and job satisfaction.
  • Manage income and expense budgets for the center.
  • Resolve customer issues effectively and build strong relationships outside the team.
  • Promote the bank and its services through community involvement.
  • Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations.


What we're looking for

  • You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field (Required).
  • You have 8 or more years of experience in all phases of commercial lending in the local market (Required).
  • You have 6 or more years of supervisory or management experience (Required).
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.


What helps you shine

  • You bring proven leadership and team-building skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, and drive change.
  • You have excellent credit skills and can structure, monitor, and manage complex loans across industries.
  • You possess strong knowledge of accounting principles and budgeting.
  • You excel in sales, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship management.
  • You are proficient in MS Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • You understand federal and state laws and regulations related to commercial lending.


Travel

  • Up to 10%


Our Company Values

  • Do the right thing
  • Mutual respect
  • Teamwork
  • Honesty and integrity


What Our Team Says

  • "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."


Compensation & Benefits

  • Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $175,000 - $234,965
  • 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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About Banner Bank

Valley National Bancorp, doing business as Valley Bank, is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, with approximately $42 billion in assets. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates over 230 branch locations in northern and central New Jersey, the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, as well as Long Island, Florida, and Alabama. Valley Bank holds approximately $29 billion in assets. Valley Bank is one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in New Jersey.
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Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
1890
* Ladders Estimates

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