Commercial Banking Relationship Manager

About the role

The Relationship Manager (RM) is a VP-level role responsible for managing and growing a complex portfolio of companies with $50MM–$1B in revenue, primarily in Des Moines, IA, with broader coverage across Iowa and nearby markets. While primarily focusing on the Commercial Banking Middle Market segment, this team is part of U.S. Bank's Institutional Client Group (ICG), which services our largest clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive new client acquisition and deepen existing relationships by understanding complex business models, delivering tailored banking solutions, and structuring credit facilities that support growth, liquidity, and short- to long-term capital strategies.
• Work collaboratively with the portfolio management and credit teams to structure thoughtful financing solutions and maintain sound credit practices, ensuring the portfolio remains healthy while supporting clients' strategic needs.
• Provide strategic financial advice, identify opportunities across the bank's full product suite, and bring forward the right partners to deliver an integrated client experience.
• Thrive in a dynamic, relationship-driven environment and build a high-performing portfolio.

Requirements

• Master's degree, or equivalent work experience
• 10 or more years of commercial lending experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Strong relationship management and business development/sales skills
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Considerable knowledge of complex credit and credit quality
• Thorough knowledge of bank products and services
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in managing customer relationships
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills

Pay

$134,280.00 - 164,120.00

Schedule

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.