Commercial Banking Manager

ThinkingAhead

$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in commercial/business banking
  • Strong credit and loan structuring expertise
  • Proven leader with team management experience
  • Track record in business development and market growth
  • Excellent communication and coaching skills
  • Strategic thinker with analytical strengths
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM and loan systems preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of regional sales strategy
  • Drive sales activities including pipeline management
  • Coach Commercial Bankers in sales and credit skills
  • Lead business development initiatives in local market
  • Partner with teams for comprehensive financial solutions
  • Oversee credit quality and portfolio performance
  • Approve credit requests and manage challenging relationships

Benefits

  • Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration
  • Opportunity for professional development and talent recruitment
  • Engagement in dynamic market leadership
  • High-impact role with influence on growth and client service
  • Involvement in compliance and operational excellence
Full Job Description
We are seeking a proven leader to oversee a team of Commercial Bankers and drive loan and deposit growth across the region. This role is responsible for sales leadership, credit oversight, talent development, and delivering a high level of client service within a defined market.

Duties:
  • Lead and execute regional sales strategy to achieve commercial growth goals
  • Drive disciplined sales activity, including pipeline management and cross-sell initiatives
  • Coach and develop Commercial Bankers to strengthen sales performance, credit skills, and relationship management
  • Lead business development efforts and maintain a strong presence in the local market
  • Partner with internal teams to deliver comprehensive financial solutions
  • Oversee credit quality and portfolio performance, ensuring alignment with risk standards
  • Approve credit requests within authority and manage complex or challenged relationships
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top commercial banking talent
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance

Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial/business banking
  • Strong background in credit, loan structuring, treasury services, and relationship management
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
  • Demonstrated success in business development and market growth
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
  • Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM and loan systems experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Ability to travel within the region and overnight as needed
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Commitment to compliance, operational excellence, and client service
    Note: This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercial banking professional who excels at building teams, driving growth, and managing risk in a dynamic market.

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