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Job Title:
Vice President, Commercial BankerLocation:
FlagstaffWhat you'll do:
As a Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banker is responsible for identifying a target market for new business and subsequently developing and establishing a book of new business from those relationships. Key responsibilities include negotiating, underwriting, and coordinating the closing of a variety of major and complex loans in compliance with the Bank’s lending policies and procedures; develops business checking and deposit relationships with customers. You'll also be responsible for assisting clients with deposit related products and services, as well as gathering and analyzing client information to recommend appropriate deposit product solutions.- Compile and analyze market research data to develop recommendations regarding products and services focused on needs of target market.
- Engage in business development activities and solicitation of new business based on the target market.
- Collaborate closely with treasury partner to ensure seamless client experiences.
- Call and visit target customers to promote and sell Bank products and services to establish a new book of business.
- Develop and maintain customer data base including calls and results on all new business relationships. Make reports to superiors as required.
- Interview prospective applicants and requests specified information related to loan or credit application; correspond or re-interview applicants to resolve questions regarding application information.
- Perform basic pre-qualification assessment and analysis of financial condition and risk of financing requests within framework of Bank credit culture and current economic and industry trends.
- Gather all information necessary to present a financing request to senior management or Loan Committee for approval; meet with new/potential customers; visit sites of loans; negotiate loan terms and conditions; refer and recommend acceptance to the Chief Credit Officer or Loan Committee.
- Coordinate processing of approved loans; ensure loans are processed according to agreement, customer needs and conform to Bank lending policies; obtain sufficient information and/or documentation from customers; solve problems relative to processing and servicing of loans within the Relationship Manager’s portfolio.
- Maintain a superior knowledge of financial industry status and trends.
- Recommend to senior management those products and services experiencing less than satisfactory performance.
- Represent the Bank in various community, civic, and community reinvestment functions to further enhance the Bank’s image and develop additional business; assist the Bank in establishing and maintaining market position in the financing arena.
What you'll need:
- 6+ years of related experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Advanced knowledge in all facets of relationship management.
- Advanced organizational and time management skills.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
- May require up to 50% travel.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
Job Title:
Vice President, Commercial BankerLocation:
FlagstaffWhat you'll do:
As a Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banker is responsible for identifying a target market for new business and subsequently developing and establishing a book of new business from those relationships. Key responsibilities include negotiating, underwriting, and coordinating the closing of a variety of major and complex loans in compliance with the Bank’s lending policies and procedures; develops business checking and deposit relationships with customers. You'll also be responsible for assisting clients with deposit related products and services, as well as gathering and analyzing client information to recommend appropriate deposit product solutions.- Compile and analyze market research data to develop recommendations regarding products and services focused on needs of target market.
- Engage in business development activities and solicitation of new business based on the target market.
- Collaborate closely with treasury partner to ensure seamless client experiences.
- Call and visit target customers to promote and sell Bank products and services to establish a new book of business.
- Develop and maintain customer data base including calls and results on all new business relationships. Make reports to superiors as required.
- Interview prospective applicants and requests specified information related to loan or credit application; correspond or re-interview applicants to resolve questions regarding application information.
- Perform basic pre-qualification assessment and analysis of financial condition and risk of financing requests within framework of Bank credit culture and current economic and industry trends.
- Gather all information necessary to present a financing request to senior management or Loan Committee for approval; meet with new/potential customers; visit sites of loans; negotiate loan terms and conditions; refer and recommend acceptance to the Chief Credit Officer or Loan Committee.
- Coordinate processing of approved loans; ensure loans are processed according to agreement, customer needs and conform to Bank lending policies; obtain sufficient information and/or documentation from customers; solve problems relative to processing and servicing of loans within the Relationship Manager’s portfolio.
- Maintain a superior knowledge of financial industry status and trends.
- Recommend to senior management those products and services experiencing less than satisfactory performance.
- Represent the Bank in various community, civic, and community reinvestment functions to further enhance the Bank’s image and develop additional business; assist the Bank in establishing and maintaining market position in the financing arena.
What you'll need:
- 6+ years of related experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Advanced knowledge in all facets of relationship management.
- Advanced organizational and time management skills.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
- May require up to 50% travel.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase32
- Truist20
- Equity Bank10
- First Citizens Bank8
- Simmons Bank5
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services10
- Fintech4
- Investment & Asset Management4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commercial banker jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related business field
- Experience analyzing commercial credit and underwriting business loans
- Proficiency in financial statement analysis and cash flow modeling
- Established or demonstrated ability to build and manage a commercial client portfolio
- Knowledge of commercial loan structuring, covenants, and documentation requirements
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards including BSA and AML requirements
Tips for Your Commercial Banker Job Search
Quantify your loan portfolio outcomes
Hiring managers want to see the size and performance of the portfolios you managed. Add specific loan volume figures, client retention outcomes, and credit quality metrics to your resume so your commercial banking experience reads as concrete results, not just responsibilities.
Tailor your resume to bank size
A community bank and a money-center bank look for very different things. Regional and community banks weight relationship-building and local market knowledge heavily, while larger institutions prioritize credit underwriting rigor and familiarity with syndicated lending structures. Adjust your resume emphasis accordingly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists commercial banker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by business banking segment
Commercial banking splits into distinct segments, including small business, middle market, and large corporate. Search by segment in your job title filters. Middle-market roles often carry the strongest growth path, so if that's your target, search specifically for 'middle market relationship manager' rather than just 'commercial banker.'
Prepare a credit presentation for final-round interviews
Many commercial banking interviews include a live credit analysis or case study. Practice walking through a borrower's financial statements, flagging covenant risks, and structuring a loan recommendation out loud. Candidates who can defend a credit decision under pressure consistently outperform those who rely only on behavioral answers.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base salary
Commercial banker offers frequently include a book-of-business transition allowance, draw periods for commissioned roles, and annual production bonuses. Understand what's negotiable before you respond to an offer. Ask for the full compensation breakdown in writing so you can compare packages accurately across employers.
Commercial Banker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most commercial bankers?
The companies hiring the most commercial bankers right now include JPMorganChase, Truist, and Equity Bank, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional banks and community financial institutions consistently represent a large share of total openings alongside national banks.
How many commercial banker jobs are remote?
About 30% of commercial banker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven nature of most commercial banking roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility include credit underwriting, portfolio management, and loan review, while client-facing relationship manager roles typically require an in-market presence.
How do you become a commercial banker?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics, then pursue an entry-level credit analyst or business banking associate role to build underwriting fundamentals. Complete your employer's formal credit training program if one is offered, develop a working knowledge of financial statement analysis, and steadily build a referral network within your local business community as you move toward a relationship manager role.
Can you get hired as a commercial banker with little or no experience?
Yes, many banks hire candidates with limited direct experience into credit analyst or commercial banking associate programs specifically designed to train new professionals. A strong finance or accounting academic background, any internship involving financial analysis, and demonstrated numeracy skills all help. Some community banks will also consider candidates from adjacent fields like accounting or audit who can demonstrate an understanding of business lending fundamentals.
What does the commercial banker interview process look like?
Most commercial banking interviews involve an initial screening with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and senior members of the lending team. Expect a mix of behavioral questions about client relationship scenarios and technical questions covering credit analysis, loan structuring, and financial statement interpretation. Final rounds at larger institutions often include a credit presentation or written case study that you present to a panel.
Where can I find and apply to commercial banker jobs?
You can find and apply to commercial banker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and target market, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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