U.S. Bank

Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager

U.S. Bank$180K — $220K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate
  • Advanced knowledge in loan origination and portfolio management
  • Understanding of commercial real estate credit and underwriting
  • Proven business development and strategic management skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive revenue growth by actively prospecting for new business
  • Retain and expand existing client relationships
  • Originating large and complex commercial real estate transactions
  • Proactively manage loan portfolio credit quality
  • Advise clients on a broad range of commercial banking products
  • Identify cross-sell opportunities and make appropriate referrals
  • Serve as a brand ambassador for U.S. Bank in the local market

Benefits

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Life insurance options
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave
  • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan with match
  • Paid vacation ranging from two to five weeks
  • Up to 11 paid holidays
  • Adoption assistance
  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals
Full Job Description
Job Description

U.S. Bank’s Wealth, Corporate, Commercial, and Institutional Banking Product Group has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Relationship Manager to join its Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Team covering the Washington and Oregon markets. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of business development within the commercial real estate space, along with the ability to manage, grow, and optimize a large and complex loan portfolio.
 

The candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth by actively prospecting for new business, while also retaining and expanding existing client relationships. This includes building trusted partnerships with developers, investors, high-net worth individuals/family offices and institutional capital/funds by delivering tailored financial solutions that support clients’ long‑term objectives.
 

In this role, the candidate will originate large and complex commercial real estate transactions, including construction loans, bridge loans, permanent financing, and lines of credit, while maintaining overall portfolio credit quality. The candidate is expected to demonstrate sound credit judgment, proactively manage risk, and ensure adherence to bank policies and regulatory requirements.
 

The candidate will also advise clients and prospects on a broad range of commercial banking products and ancillary services, identify cross‑sell opportunities and make appropriate referrals to internal partners. The candidate will serve as a brand ambassador for U.S. Bank, representing the organization in the local market, building relationships with real estate professionals, and supporting the Bank’s visibility through industry engagement and events as applicable. Success in this role requires the ability to effectively collaborate across product teams to deliver comprehensive, client‑centric solutions and support the continued growth of the CRE platform.
 

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting or other related field
- Five or more years of commercial real estate experience
 

Preferred Skills/Experience
- Advanced knowledge and experience in commercial real estate loan origination and portfolio management.

- Understanding of commercial real estate credit and underwriting. 
- Proven business development and strategic management skills.
- Experience with driving successful internal partnerships with deposit/treasury management and payment solutions, syndications, derivatives, wealth management, etc. 
- Strong leadership and strategic management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills

- Salesforce and nCino experience a plus
 

Location expectations 

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location in downtown Seattle (Seattle Tower) three (3) or more days per week.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

  • Basic term and optional term life insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability

  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave

  • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

  • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

  • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

  • Adoption assistance

  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $180,270.00 - 220,330.00

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