Banking and Commercial FinanceTraverse City, Michigan
Traverse City Michigan Community President, Senior Commercial Banking RM
Traverse City, Michigan, Community President
Senior Commercial Banking Relationship Manager
Base salary up to $225k plus bonus guarantee, and restricted stock options
A growing Michigan-based community bank is seeking an experienced Commercial Banker to expand its presence in the Traverse City market. The organization offers local credit decision-making, strong operational support, and a relationship-focused culture that allows bankers to do what they do best: build trusted client relationships and grow quality commercial portfolios.
This role is ideal for a proven commercial lender with strong community ties, formal credit training, and a track record of developing middle-market and business banking relationships throughout Northern Michigan.
Opportunity Overview
The Commercial Banker will be responsible for managing and growing a commercial loan portfolio while developing new business relationships throughout the Traverse City market and surrounding communities. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to business owners, delivering customized lending, deposit, and treasury management solutions while helping drive the bank's continued growth.
The successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of a community-focused culture combined with the resources, stability, and credit support necessary to compete effectively for larger commercial relationships.
Key Responsibilities
This opportunity is ideal for a relationship-driven commercial banker who enjoys business development, values local decision-making, and wants to play a meaningful role in helping businesses and communities thrive throughout Northern Michigan.
Qualified candidates seeking a confidential conversation are encouraged to apply.
This version reads more like an executive-level banking opportunity and should resonate well with passive commercial banking talent who are currently employed and not actively searching job boards.
Senior Commercial Banking Relationship Manager
Base salary up to $225k plus bonus guarantee, and restricted stock options
A growing Michigan-based community bank is seeking an experienced Commercial Banker to expand its presence in the Traverse City market. The organization offers local credit decision-making, strong operational support, and a relationship-focused culture that allows bankers to do what they do best: build trusted client relationships and grow quality commercial portfolios.
This role is ideal for a proven commercial lender with strong community ties, formal credit training, and a track record of developing middle-market and business banking relationships throughout Northern Michigan.
Opportunity Overview
The Commercial Banker will be responsible for managing and growing a commercial loan portfolio while developing new business relationships throughout the Traverse City market and surrounding communities. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to business owners, delivering customized lending, deposit, and treasury management solutions while helping drive the bank's continued growth.
The successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of a community-focused culture combined with the resources, stability, and credit support necessary to compete effectively for larger commercial relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new commercial banking relationships and expand market presence throughout Northern Michigan.
- Manage and grow a commercial loan portfolio while maintaining strong credit quality.
- Partner with business owners to provide tailored lending, deposit, and treasury management solutions.
- Build and maintain relationships with attorneys, CPAs, business owners, and other centers of influence.
- Evaluate credit opportunities and structure solutions that align with the bank's credit philosophy and profitability goals.
- Monitor portfolio performance and proactively manage asset quality.
- Prepare and present credit recommendations and loan requests for approval.
- Represent the bank at community, civic, and business events.
- Collaborate with internal partners to deliver an exceptional client experience.
- Five or more years of commercial lending experience.
- Previous Credit Analyst experience with strong commercial credit skills.
- Formal banking credit training required.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated success developing commercial relationships and growing a commercial loan portfolio.
- Experience managing a commercial and industrial (C&I) portfolio, preferably exceeding $100 million in commitments.
- Strong business development, networking, and relationship management skills.
- Established relationships within the Traverse City and Northern Michigan business communities strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial approach to business development.
- Opportunity to build and expand a significant commercial banking presence in a high-growth market.
- Local credit decision-making and responsive leadership.
- Strong credit culture and experienced support team.
- Competitive compensation package with incentive opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits program.
- Commitment to employee development, community involvement, and long-term career growth.
- Collaborative environment focused on integrity, client service, and market leadership.
This opportunity is ideal for a relationship-driven commercial banker who enjoys business development, values local decision-making, and wants to play a meaningful role in helping businesses and communities thrive throughout Northern Michigan.
Qualified candidates seeking a confidential conversation are encouraged to apply.
This version reads more like an executive-level banking opportunity and should resonate well with passive commercial banking talent who are currently employed and not actively searching job boards.
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