Mid Level Commercial Banking Associate Jobs
Mid level commercial banking associate jobs go to professionals ready to own client portfolios, lead credit analyses independently, and guide junior analysts with limited senior oversight. Openings run across Banking & Financial Services, Fintech, and Technology & Software, with JPMorganChase, Valley Bank, and Northwest Bank among the employers hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.
The go-to-market teams at Plaid combine deep market, technical, and product knowledge to help customers obtain Plaid services to build and scale amazing applications. Plaid is looking for an experienced professional to facilitate our commercial relationships with some of the largest names in fintech and financial services. The right candidate has honed business instincts and can drive strong commercial outcomes that position our customers and Plaid for success. You will serve as a thought partner, contract expert, and at times, lead negotiator for major deals. Your work is thoroughly impactful as you will define the commercial terms that underpin the relationships between Plaid and its customers. You're motivated by tangible outcomes and finding win-win deals to strike with customers. You'll also be a key partner to the broader set of Plaid’s go-to-market teams. You will help craft repeatable, robust commercial processes for an increasingly global team, leading to more speed and consistency. You enjoy rolling up your sleeves and diving into data analysis to make more educated decisions. You're keen on transparency and visibility to enable sharper decision-making and organizational communication.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Plaid’s Sales, Account Management, and Banking and Wealth teams to negotiate key customer contracts
- Creatively enable new deals with top prospects while staying true to Plaid’s operating practices
- Drive successful renewals, upsells, and cross-sells with top customers to increase usage and adoption of key Plaid products
- Craft pricing strategies that work for Plaid, prospects, and existing customers
- Evolve and improve commercial terms, practices, and processes
- Serve as the GTM expert on a given GBT with regard to commercialization, pricing, and agreement requirements for new products and services
- Serve as the GTM voice and single point of contact for cross-functional special projects
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-7 years of experience in strategic sales, business development, finance/consulting, partnerships or GTM strategy—ideally with customer-facing ownership of complex, high-value commercial agreements.
- Proven track record of negotiating complex deals, including multi-product or multi-party agreements in regulated industries such as financial services or fintech.
- Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with Product, Legal, Engineering, and GTM teams to shape deals, align priorities, and unblock high-stakes internal initiatives.
- Strong executive communication skills to confidently engage senior external stakeholders.
- Experience building scalable commercial frameworks (e.g., pricing strategies, decision processes) that support speed and consistency across a growing GTM org.
- Deep interest in fintech, open finance, and technical products, with the ability to understand and advocate for product capabilities in commercial conversations.
- Comfort with ambiguity and change, with a bias for action and a growth mindset suited to fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here.
Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
COMPENSATION RANGE
- Compensation Range: $171.6K - $214.8K
INTRODUCTION
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.
The go-to-market teams at Plaid combine deep market, technical, and product knowledge to help customers obtain Plaid services to build and scale amazing applications. Plaid is looking for an experienced professional to facilitate our commercial relationships with some of the largest names in fintech and financial services. The right candidate has honed business instincts and can drive strong commercial outcomes that position our customers and Plaid for success. You will serve as a thought partner, contract expert, and at times, lead negotiator for major deals. Your work is thoroughly impactful as you will define the commercial terms that underpin the relationships between Plaid and its customers. You're motivated by tangible outcomes and finding win-win deals to strike with customers. You'll also be a key partner to the broader set of Plaid’s go-to-market teams. You will help craft repeatable, robust commercial processes for an increasingly global team, leading to more speed and consistency. You enjoy rolling up your sleeves and diving into data analysis to make more educated decisions. You're keen on transparency and visibility to enable sharper decision-making and organizational communication.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Plaid’s Sales, Account Management, and Banking and Wealth teams to negotiate key customer contracts
- Creatively enable new deals with top prospects while staying true to Plaid’s operating practices
- Drive successful renewals, upsells, and cross-sells with top customers to increase usage and adoption of key Plaid products
- Craft pricing strategies that work for Plaid, prospects, and existing customers
- Evolve and improve commercial terms, practices, and processes
- Serve as the GTM expert on a given GBT with regard to commercialization, pricing, and agreement requirements for new products and services
- Serve as the GTM voice and single point of contact for cross-functional special projects
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-7 years of experience in strategic sales, business development, finance/consulting, partnerships or GTM strategy—ideally with customer-facing ownership of complex, high-value commercial agreements.
- Proven track record of negotiating complex deals, including multi-product or multi-party agreements in regulated industries such as financial services or fintech.
- Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with Product, Legal, Engineering, and GTM teams to shape deals, align priorities, and unblock high-stakes internal initiatives.
- Strong executive communication skills to confidently engage senior external stakeholders.
- Experience building scalable commercial frameworks (e.g., pricing strategies, decision processes) that support speed and consistency across a growing GTM org.
- Deep interest in fintech, open finance, and technical products, with the ability to understand and advocate for product capabilities in commercial conversations.
- Comfort with ambiguity and change, with a bias for action and a growth mindset suited to fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here.
Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
COMPENSATION RANGE
- Compensation Range: $171.6K - $214.8K
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Mid Level Commercial Banking Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level commercial banking associate job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight credit analyses you led, client relationships you managed, and loan structures you shaped from start to finish. Employers at this level want to see that you've made decisions independently, not only supported senior bankers. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes on deals, not just tasks you completed as part of a team.
Which companies hire mid level commercial banking associates?
Companies hiring mid level commercial banking associates right now include JPMorganChase, Valley Bank, and Northwest Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional banks, national commercial lenders, and diversified financial services firms tend to hire most actively at this level, particularly for roles managing mid-market client relationships.
Are there remote mid level commercial banking associate jobs?
Yes, though most commercial banking roles at this level favor in-office or hybrid arrangements given the client-facing nature of the work. About 0% of mid level commercial banking associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common at institutions with distributed lending or credit review teams.
How do I move up to a mid level commercial banking associate role?
The path from entry level to mid level in commercial banking runs through demonstrated ownership of increasingly complex work. Early-career associates build toward this by leading full credit underwriting cycles, developing direct client relationships, and earning trust to make recommendations without constant oversight. Consistently delivering on small portfolios and showing measurable impact on deal outcomes signals readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level commercial banking associates?
Mid Level commercial banking associate roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Fintech, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because their capital needs, lending volume, and regulatory complexity require experienced associates who can manage credit risk and client relationships without heavy supervision.