Location: Tacoma, WA | Compensation: $160,000–$190,000

Build Relationships. Grow Portfolios. Create Opportunities. Make Your Mark.

Great banking is built on relationships, trust, and the ability to recognize an opportunity before it becomes obvious. We’re looking for an accomplished Vice President, Relationship Manager who knows how to bring all three together while developing meaningful partnerships, expanding commercial banking relationships, and driving profitable growth throughout the Tacoma market.

This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven banking professional who enjoys being out in the market, connecting with business owners, understanding their goals, and delivering financial solutions that genuinely make a difference. You will take ownership of an established and growing portfolio while actively pursuing new business opportunities, cultivating referral relationships, and becoming a trusted financial partner to commercial clients.

If you have a knack for building relationships that last, a strong understanding of commercial lending, and the confidence to turn conversations into business opportunities, this could be the next chapter you've been looking for!

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop, manage, and expand a profitable portfolio of commercial banking relationships, focusing on long-term client retention, portfolio growth, and new business development.

• Proactively identify, pursue, and close new commercial lending and deposit opportunities throughout the Tacoma market and surrounding communities.

• Build strong relationships with business owners, executives, CFOs, investors, professional service providers, and other influential market contacts.

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor by understanding clients' businesses, financial objectives, operational challenges, and long-term growth strategies.

• Originate and structure commercial credit opportunities, including C&I, CRE, owner-occupied real estate, working capital, term loans, lines of credit, and other customized financing solutions.

• Analyze financial statements, tax returns, cash flow, balance sheets, debt service coverage, collateral, and other relevant credit information to evaluate lending opportunities.

• Partner closely with credit analysts, underwriters, loan operations, treasury management, and internal banking teams to deliver responsive and well-structured solutions.

• Maintain a strong understanding of portfolio performance, risk exposure, loan covenants, maturities, and ongoing credit quality.

• Identify opportunities to deepen existing relationships through additional lending, treasury management, deposit services, and other banking products.

• Develop and maintain an active network of referral sources, including CPAs, attorneys, commercial real estate professionals, consultants, and business organizations.

• Represent the organization at industry events, business networking functions, community activities, and professional gatherings.

• Prepare and present credit proposals, relationship reviews, and loan presentations while ensuring compliance with internal lending policies and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor economic conditions, industry trends, and local market activity to identify emerging opportunities and potential risks.

• Work collaboratively with leadership to develop market strategies, achieve production goals, and strengthen the organization's presence throughout the region.

• Deliver an exceptional client experience through consistent communication, thoughtful follow-through, and a genuine commitment to relationship management.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related field preferred.

• Significant commercial banking experience with a successful track record in relationship management, business development, and commercial loan origination.

• Strong knowledge of commercial lending, credit analysis, financial statement interpretation, and loan structuring.

• Demonstrated ability to develop new business, expand existing portfolios, and consistently achieve production and revenue objectives.

• Established connections within the Tacoma, Pierce County, or greater Puget Sound business community are highly desirable.

• Experience managing complex commercial relationships and working with middle-market and privately held businesses.

• Excellent financial analysis, negotiation, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to identify credit risks, recognize opportunities, and exercise sound independent judgment.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to connect comfortably with business owners, executives, internal partners, and community leaders.

• A self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance business development, portfolio management, and credit responsibilities.

• High standards of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and client service.

The Personality Behind the Portfolio

We're looking for someone who understands that relationship banking is about much more than closing loans. It's about earning trust, showing up when it matters, asking the right questions, and becoming the person clients call when their businesses are ready for the next big move.

You should be comfortable opening doors, building a network, navigating complex financial conversations, and bringing creative solutions to the table. You know how to balance the art of relationship building with the science of sound credit decisions.

The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to step into a visible commercial banking role where your relationships, market knowledge, business development abilities, and lending expertise can make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to grow a portfolio, strengthen a market presence, and build relationships that stand the test of time, we'd love to connect!

Compensation: $160,000–$190,000 | Tacoma, WA