Relationship Manager Jobs in Illinois
Relationship Manager jobs in Illinois are active across the state's banking, wealth management, commercial lending, and insurance sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level client associate through senior and director-level positions. Chicago is the dominant hiring market, followed by suburban corridors in Naperville and Schaumburg, where large financial institutions and regional banks maintain significant operations. Well-established Illinois employers including JPMorgan Chase, Northern Trust, and BMO Financial Group hire relationship managers on a consistent, year-round basis. The most in-demand specialties are commercial banking, private wealth, and small business relationship management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position is responsible for Business Relationship Management for Core Diagnostics IT Supply Chain. This role ensures the system portfolio enhances the organizational strategy through successful, consistent, and predictable delivery of programs, projects and applications for our Supply Chain site in Dallas, TX. The BRM works directly with business clients to understand business processes and translate needs into IT opportunities. The BRM works in collaboration with the business in the development of investment roadmap, Supply Chain strategies that align and integrate with the overall business strategy.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Influences and partners with business to understand business strategy. Interacts on a regular basis with business leadership to ensure needs are understood and IT updates are communicated on a consistent basis.
- Ability to turn business needs into user and functional requirements.
- Collaborate with BTS Delivery and external vendors in the delivery of IT solutions per budget, timeline and service levels.
- Reviews IT Statements of Work to ensure they clearly articulate business need and elevate concern if estimates don’t align with the work effort required to deliver the solution.
- Supports cross divisional business initiatives and explores IT synergies and efficiencies.
- Champions change and drives innovation by fostering creativity, encouraging new ideas, and inspiring others to embrace continuous improvement and transformative solutions.
- Excellent understanding of the business processes, strategy and global perspective.
- Manages IT budgets, project capital/RCE expenditures and ROI. Continually looks for opportunities for cost reductions and cost avoidance.
- Successfully managed project portfolio with projects ranging from $1MM-$10MM.
- Responsible for all aspects of people leadership and capacity planning.
- Establishes staffing/resource plans determining appropriate mix of sourcing opportunities. Responsible for overall organizational effectiveness and vendor management.
- Manage issues, risks and decision making within effective time-frame and outcome.
- Excellent understanding of the business processes, strategy and global perspective.
- Establishes and maintains productive relationships across all levels within the Abbott IT organization and external suppliers.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
- 8+ years of IT experience within a large global Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Manufacturing organization.
- Proven Business Relationship Management (BRM) experience supporting Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations functions.
- Experience developing technology roadmaps and leading digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Supply Chain Execution Systems, with experience in one or more of the following areas: ERP, MES, Manufacturing Systems, Production Planning, Scheduling, or Supply Chain Management (SCM) technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior business leaders, including Directors and VPs.
- Experience managing vendors and cross-functional delivery teams.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and project delivery methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting manufacturing or supply chain sites in highly regulated industries.
- Agile delivery experience.
- Cloud technology experience.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Misc: This is an onsite role based in IL. This is not a remote role/opportunity
Apply Now
- Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position is responsible for Business Relationship Management for Core Diagnostics IT Supply Chain. This role ensures the system portfolio enhances the organizational strategy through successful, consistent, and predictable delivery of programs, projects and applications for our Supply Chain site in Dallas, TX. The BRM works directly with business clients to understand business processes and translate needs into IT opportunities. The BRM works in collaboration with the business in the development of investment roadmap, Supply Chain strategies that align and integrate with the overall business strategy.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Influences and partners with business to understand business strategy. Interacts on a regular basis with business leadership to ensure needs are understood and IT updates are communicated on a consistent basis.
- Ability to turn business needs into user and functional requirements.
- Collaborate with BTS Delivery and external vendors in the delivery of IT solutions per budget, timeline and service levels.
- Reviews IT Statements of Work to ensure they clearly articulate business need and elevate concern if estimates don’t align with the work effort required to deliver the solution.
- Supports cross divisional business initiatives and explores IT synergies and efficiencies.
- Champions change and drives innovation by fostering creativity, encouraging new ideas, and inspiring others to embrace continuous improvement and transformative solutions.
- Excellent understanding of the business processes, strategy and global perspective.
- Manages IT budgets, project capital/RCE expenditures and ROI. Continually looks for opportunities for cost reductions and cost avoidance.
- Successfully managed project portfolio with projects ranging from $1MM-$10MM.
- Responsible for all aspects of people leadership and capacity planning.
- Establishes staffing/resource plans determining appropriate mix of sourcing opportunities. Responsible for overall organizational effectiveness and vendor management.
- Manage issues, risks and decision making within effective time-frame and outcome.
- Excellent understanding of the business processes, strategy and global perspective.
- Establishes and maintains productive relationships across all levels within the Abbott IT organization and external suppliers.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
- 8+ years of IT experience within a large global Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Manufacturing organization.
- Proven Business Relationship Management (BRM) experience supporting Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations functions.
- Experience developing technology roadmaps and leading digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Supply Chain Execution Systems, with experience in one or more of the following areas: ERP, MES, Manufacturing Systems, Production Planning, Scheduling, or Supply Chain Management (SCM) technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior business leaders, including Directors and VPs.
- Experience managing vendors and cross-functional delivery teams.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and project delivery methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting manufacturing or supply chain sites in highly regulated industries.
- Agile delivery experience.
- Cloud technology experience.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Misc: This is an onsite role based in IL. This is not a remote role/opportunity
Apply Now
- Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Relationship Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
- Fintech
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in relationship manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field required
- Prior experience in banking, financial services, or client-facing sales roles
- FINRA Series 6 or Series 7 license preferred or required for investment-related roles
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a portfolio of client accounts
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or nCino
- Strong knowledge of commercial or retail banking products and credit fundamentals
Relationship Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a relationship manager in Illinois?
Most relationship manager roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field. Positions involving investment products typically require FINRA Series 6 or Series 7 licensure, which candidates obtain through an employer-sponsored registration process regulated at the federal level. Illinois does not issue a separate state license for relationship managers, so employers focus heavily on a combination of relevant education, client service experience, and product knowledge when hiring.
Which companies hire relationship managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring relationship managers in Illinois right now include PNC Financial Services, JPMorganChase, and Wintrust Financial Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of major bank headquarters, regional lenders, and wealth management firms in and around Chicago means demand is spread across both large national institutions and established community banks throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most relationship manager jobs?
Chicago, Rosemont, and Downers Grove have the most relationship manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share of demand given its status as a major U.S. financial center, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract openings because of the large bank regional offices, corporate headquarters, and insurance firms anchored in those suburbs.
Are there remote relationship manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. About 59% of relationship manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's inherently client-facing nature. The portions of the role most likely to be done remotely are administrative tasks, pipeline reporting, and internal calls, while in-person client meetings and branch-based work remain largely on-site.
How can I get hired as a relationship manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a client associate or personal banker position at a retail bank branch, which large Illinois employers such as Chase, BMO, and Wintrust Financial use to develop relationship managers internally. Candidates coming from adjacent roles in customer service, insurance sales, or financial advising also make strong lateral moves. Pursuing or completing a FINRA Series 6 or Series 7 registration while in an entry role signals seriousness to hiring managers and accelerates advancement.
Where can I find and apply to relationship manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to relationship manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers across banking, wealth management, commercial lending, and insurance. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.
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