Commercial Relationship Manager

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Lexington, KY, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Financial Services
The Role
Manage and grow a portfolio of commercial clients by prospecting new business, conducting credit analysis and underwriting, structuring loan packages, presenting deals to credit committees, cross-selling cash management and lending products, and ensuring regulatory and KYC compliance. Support branch operations including office opening/closing and Saturday rotation.
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Job Title: Commercial Relationship Manager         Job Code: 512

FLSA Status : ___X Exempt ___ Non-Exempt

EEO Job Category: 1   Reports to: SVP of Commercial Lending

Job Grade: 21     Revision Date: 2026

Summary: The position of Commercial Relationship Manager’s primary responsibility is to be involved in both the comprehensive management of existing commercial relationships as well as solicit new business opportunities with assigned customers and targeted prospects to contribute to the bank’s success in reaching sales goals.

Essential Functions:

  • Portfolio      Management:      Nurture existing client accounts to maximize profitability, deepen      relationships, and retain business. Experience      in loan grading systems with ability to effectively monitor loan      relationships of various risk ratings.
  • Business      Development:      Prospect for new corporate clients through cold calling, networking, and      external business development functions. 
  • Credit      Analysis & Underwriting: Analyze corporate financial      statements, structure complex loan packages, and present deals to credit      committees for approval. 
  • Cross-Selling: Advise      business owners on tailored financial solutions, including cash management      and corporate lending. 
  • Risk      Management: Ensure all accounts comply with      banking regulations, Know Your Customer requirements, and internal credit      policies. 

Additional Responsibilities:

· Ensuring compliance in BSA, OFCA, Privacy, Information Security, and all other regulations as applicable to the position. Failure to ensure compliance can result in Civil and Criminal Penalties, as well as corrective actions up to and including termination.

· Staying knowledgeable about the bank’s products and services and looking for opportunities to make recommendations to customers based on need.

· Fostering the spirit of teamwork in supporting the bank’s goals and mission statement.

· Responsible for opening and closing of office along with officer Saturday rotation

· Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics.
  • Requires 2-5 years of commercial banking, corporate lending, or credit analysis      experience.
  • Completion of a formal bank credit training program is highly preferred.
  • Strong financial acumen, negotiation tactics, and the ability to interpret market      trends.
  • Graduate School of Banking Programs or similar two-to-three-year banking programs      preferred.
  • Experienced in the use of Microsoft Applications and other computer applications.
  • Strong knowledge of full range of commercial products, credit policies, procedures, and terminology.
  • Strong time management skills, with ability to appropriately prioritize calling activities and strategies.
  • Goal oriented with well-developed sales skills.
  • Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experienced at structuring credit requests.
  • Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and core values.
  • Current satisfactory registration of the NMLS registry.

Working Environment: Professional Office Environment, travel to client offices, attorney offices and/or properties. Flexibility to meet customers at all times of the day and week for appointments.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Dis

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics
  • 2-5 years of commercial banking, corporate lending, or credit analysis experience
  • Experience in loan grading systems and monitoring loan relationships of various risk ratings
  • Completion of a formal bank credit training program
  • Graduate School of Banking Programs or similar two-to-three-year banking programs
  • Strong financial acumen, ability to interpret market trends, and negotiation skills
  • Strong knowledge of full range of commercial products, credit policies, procedures, and terminology
  • Experience structuring complex credit requests and presenting to credit committees
  • Experienced in the use of Microsoft Applications and other computer applications
  • Strong time management and ability to prioritize calling activities and strategies
  • Goal oriented with well-developed sales skills
  • Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to remain adaptable and resilient with a positive outlook aligned to company culture
  • Current satisfactory registration on the NMLS registry
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The Company
66 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

Welcome to Bank of the Bluegrass & Trust Co., 'The Best Bank in Town,' where local roots meet modern banking solutions in Kentucky, the Bluegrass State. Since 1972, we’ve proudly served the greater Lexington area offering the perfect blend of advanced technology and personalized customer service. We’re passionate about creating lifelong relationships and providing tailored financial solutions that fit our clients’ unique vision.

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