Vice President, Relationship Management - Commercial Banking

The Emerald Recruiting Group
  • Chicago, Kansas
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    A global commercial bank is seeking a Vice President, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager to drive growth, manage key client relationships, and lead complex deal origination across lending, treasury, and capital markets. This role is ideal for a polished relationship banker who knows how to combine strategic business development with strong credit acumen and a client-first approach.

    The VP will play a central role in expanding the bank’s commercial footprint—building new relationships, deepening existing ones, and ensuring every client interaction reflects the sophistication and reliability of a global financial institution.

    What You’ll Do

    • Develop and grow client relationships by identifying and delivering tailored credit, treasury, and investment solutions.

    • Drive business development and cross-selling initiatives, deepening wallet share across the bank’s product suite.

    • Structure and negotiate complex loan and cash management transactions in line with credit policy and regulatory standards.

    • Partner with product specialists, credit, and treasury teams to deliver cohesive client coverage and solutions.

    • Oversee loan documentation, approval processes, and closing coordination to ensure accuracy and compliance.

    • Serve as the primary escalation contact for clients, resolving operational and service issues quickly and effectively.

    • Actively participate in community and industry initiatives to elevate brand presence and source new business opportunities.

    • Analyze client financials and market data to structure credit facilities and identify opportunities for advisory engagement.

    • Monitor portfolio performance, proactively identifying risk and ensuring client satisfaction post-closing.

    • Collaborate with internal partners to drive continuous improvement in onboarding, sales processes, and client experience.

    What You Bring

    • 5–7+ years of experience in commercial or corporate banking with proven success in relationship management and business development.

    • Strong understanding of credit underwriting, loan structuring, and cash management solutions.

    • Deep knowledge of banking products, financial analysis, and the regulatory environment.

    • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence across stakeholders.

    • Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

    • Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and driven to exceed expectations in a competitive environment.

    • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or related field required; advanced credentials (CFA, MBA) preferred.

    Why It’s Worth a Conversation

    • High-visibility, revenue-generating role with a direct impact on the bank’s growth.

    • Global brand platform with deep resources, strong credit appetite, and industry-leading technology.

    • Opportunity to work alongside elite relationship bankers and credit professionals in a dynamic, client-driven culture.

    • Competitive base, performance bonus, and long-term career path within a world-class institution.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Kansas

    Skills

    • Bank Managementunmatched
    • Banking Servicesunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Capital Marketsunmatched
    • Cash Managementunmatched
    • Commercial Bankingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corporate Bankingunmatched
    • Cross-Sellingunmatched
    • Customer Escalationsunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Data Structuresunmatched
    • Economicsunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Global Brandingunmatched
    • Global Financial Marketsunmatched
    • Lead Generationunmatched
    • Loan Approvalunmatched
    • Loan Documentsunmatched
    • Loan Structuringunmatched
    • Loan Underwritingunmatched
    • Loansunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Post Closingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Process Managementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Relationship Managementunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Treasuryunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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