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.
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.
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