Bank Management, Banking Services, Business Banking, Business Development, Business Growth, Commercial Banking, Commercial Loans, Cross-Selling, Customer Support/Service, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Loan Portfolio, People Management, Relationship Management, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Team Player, Treasury Management
Senior Relationship Manager
Location: Orange County, California (Irvine/Anaheim area)
Opportunity Overview
A well-established regional commercial bank is expanding its commercial lending team and is seeking an experienced relationship-focused banker with a proven ability to develop new commercial relationships.
This is a strategic growth position—not a replacement hire. The bank is investing in experienced producers who want to continue building their business while benefiting from a collaborative culture, competitive incentive structure, and long-term career opportunity.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
- Growth-focused hiring initiative
- Strong commercial banking platform
- Performance-based incentive compensation
- Opportunity to build rather than inherit a portfolio
- Collaborative leadership team
- Local market focus
- Stable regional banking organization
- Long-term career growth opportunities
Responsibilities
- Develop new commercial banking relationships
- Grow deposits and commercial loan portfolios
- Manage existing business banking clients
- Identify cross-sell opportunities
- Build referral networks throughout the market
- Partner with credit and treasury management teams
- Deliver exceptional client service while expanding relationships
- Achieve individual production goals
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 5+ years of Business Banking or Commercial Banking experience
- Demonstrated business development success
- Active commercial client portfolio
- Strong local market relationships
- Commercial lending experience
- Deposit generation expertise
- Proven ability to originate new business
- Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset
Preferred Business Characteristics
Candidates should demonstrate experience with:
- Small to middle-market commercial clients
- Commercial lending
- Business deposits
- Owner-operated businesses
- Professional referral networks
- Consistent annual production
Not a Fit If You
- Primarily manage people rather than clients
- Have transitioned away from active business development
- Prefer administrative or credit leadership over relationship management
- Are seeking a maintenance role rather than growth opportunity
- Are nearing retirement and looking to wind down production
Compensation
Competitive base salary plus a highly attractive incentive plan designed to reward successful business development and portfolio growth. Total compensation is directly aligned with production and offers meaningful upside for high-performing bankers.
Confidential Closing Statement
This is a confidential opportunity with a respected regional banking organization seeking experienced commercial banking professionals who are motivated to grow their business and be rewarded for performance. Qualified candidates with a strong commercial banking track record and an entrepreneurial approach to relationship development are encouraged to inquire confidentially.