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 teamsDeliver 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.
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- Pay:
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- Job type:
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