Job Description

Commercial Relationship Manager (I, II, or III)

Lexington, Kentucky

A growing regional bank is seeking an experienced Commercial Relationship Manager to help expand its presence in the Lexington market. This is a unique opportunity to join an organization that is actively investing in Kentucky and provides the autonomy, credit support, and long-term commitment necessary to build a successful commercial banking practice.

The bank recently established its Lexington office and is focused on growing relationships with commercial operating companies while continuing to serve the area's commercial real estate market. Leadership is committed to a patient, relationship-driven approach and offers bankers the flexibility to develop their portfolios without unrealistic short-term production pressure.

The Commercial Relationship Manager will be responsible for developing new business relationships, managing an existing portfolio, and delivering commercial banking solutions to middle-market and small business clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong business development skills, sound credit knowledge, and established relationships within the Lexington business community.

This opportunity is available at multiple levels (CRM I, II, or III) based on experience, production history, and market presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand commercial banking relationships with privately held businesses and professional organizations

• Generate new loan and deposit opportunities through active business development efforts

• Structure and manage commercial credit relationships, including C&I and owner-occupied real estate transactions

• Collaborate with credit, treasury management, and banking partners to deliver comprehensive client solutions

• Analyze financial statements, cash flow, and credit requests

• Manage portfolio performance, risk monitoring, and ongoing client service

• Represent the bank within the local business community and professional organizations

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial banking experience preferred

• Proven success developing commercial banking relationships and generating new business

• Strong credit underwriting and portfolio management capabilities

• Experience with commercial and industrial (C&I) lending

• Commercial real estate (CRE) experience is welcomed, though candidates with demonstrated C&I production are highly preferred

• Established network within the Lexington market

• Experience working with regional, super-regional, or large community banking organizations

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary approximately $85,000 to $190,000+ depending on experience, production history, and level

• Performance-based incentive plan tied to production and relationship growth

• Additional fee income participation with uncapped earning potential

• 401(k) program

• 4% profit-sharing contribution

• Comprehensive benefits package

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to help build a growing commercial banking franchise in Lexington

• Entrepreneurial culture with significant autonomy and local decision-making authority

• Supportive credit structure designed to facilitate business development

• Leadership team that values long-term relationship building over short-term production pressure

• Accessible executive leadership and collaborative team environment

• Patient growth strategy that allows bankers time to establish and expand their portfolios

If you're a commercial banker seeking greater flexibility, local influence, and the opportunity to build something meaningful in the Lexington market, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.