Vice President, Commercial Banker – Innovation Banking

Western Alliance Bank

. Identify a target market for new business and develop and establish a book of new business from those relationships .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeBoston • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $159,745 - $210,488 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge in relationship management, general banking operations, and regulatory compliance, while effectively developing new business and maintaining customer relationships. Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

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Relationship ManagementGeneral Banking OperationsRegulatory ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Loan AdministrationDeposit OperationsTreasury ManagementMarket Research AnalysisFinancial Condition AssessmentRisk AnalysisLoan Processing CoordinationProduct RecommendationCustomer Database ManagementNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer Service Orientation

Industry Keywords

Commercial BankingBank Lending PoliciesCompliance ObligationsFinancial Industry TrendsCommunity Reinvestment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify a target market for new business and develop and establish a book of new business from those relationships
Negotiate, underwrite, and coordinate the closing of major and complex loans in compliance with Bank lending policies and procedures
Develop business checking and deposit relationships with customers
Assist clients with deposit-related products and services and recommend appropriate deposit product solutions
Compile and analyze market research data to develop product and service recommendations
Engage in business development activities and solicit new business based on the target market
Collaborate with the treasury partner to ensure seamless client experiences
Call on and visit target customers to promote and sell Bank products and services
Develop and maintain the customer database and report on new business relationships
Interview prospective applicants, request information, and resolve questions regarding loan or credit applications
Perform pre-qualification assessments and analyze financial condition and financing risk
Gather information for senior management or Loan Committee approval; meet customers, visit loan sites, negotiate terms, and recommend acceptance
Coordinate processing of approved loans and resolve processing and servicing problems
Maintain knowledge of financial industry status and trends
Recommend products and services needing improved performance
Represent the Bank in community, civic, and community reinvestment functions to enhance the Bank's image and develop business

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of related experience or similar field
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Advanced knowledge in all facets of relationship management
Advanced organizational and time management skills
Advanced speaking and writing communication skills
May require up to 50% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Ownership stake in the company
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
Employee volunteer program
Wellness program
Annual bonus/incentives earned
Restricted stock
Opportunity to bolster business knowledge through hands-on experience