Division Manager, Commercial Banking

Commerce Bank

. Lead a team of Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, and Commercial Loan Specialists .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $207,575 - $267,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing a team of Relationship Managers and Commercial Loan Specialists while driving commercial banking relationships and achieving departmental goals. Proficient in credit analysis, compliance, and strategic decision-making to enhance profitability and manage risk effectively.

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Commercial Banking ExperienceLeadership ExperienceCredit AnalysisStrategic Decision-MakingTeam Development

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Hard Skills

Credit PoliciesLoan StructuringRisk ManagementAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsSales ActivitiesPortfolio ManagementCompliance RegulationsProblem-Solving SkillsCommercial Products

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationMentoringMotivationPersuasion

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Banking RelationshipsSuccession PlanningCommunity FunctionsReferral ContactsDepartmental Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, and Commercial Loan Specialists
Manage commercial banking relationships and solicit new business opportunities
Serve banking needs for a territory and/or industry
Develop departmental goals for incremental income and coach direct reports on targeted sales activities
Ensure the department is adequately staffed and trained
Provide career counseling and address succession planning for critical roles
Lead hiring, evaluations, merit increase allocations, and disciplinary actions
Review and analyze portfolios to manage risk and enhance profitability
Review credit requests, including loan structuring, collateral, documentation, and pricing
Participate in community and industry functions to promote the bank and establish referral contacts
Ensure compliance with bank policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
Oversee department workflow and communicate decisions and priorities
Mentor, motivate, coach, and develop team members
Manage a team portfolio with average loan outstandings of $300MM–$500MM, deposits of $50MM–$100MM, and annual contribution of $5MM–$10MM
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
6+ years of commercial banking experience required
2+ years leadership experience required
Strong knowledge of commercial products, credit policies, procedures and terminology
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong credit analysis, persuasion, and negotiation skills
Demonstrated success achieving results through collaboration and teamwork
Strong decision-making and communication skills
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and meet Commerce Bank’s driving record criteria
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience with structuring complex credit requests preferred
Master’s degree in Business preferred
Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer sponsored health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
Paid vacation
Paid personal time
Career development
Education assistance
Voluntary supplemental benefits
Performance-based incentive plan(s)