VP, Sr. Relationship Manager
400 S Hope St Ste 300 Los Angeles, CA 90071 US
Job Description
Location: Southern California (Los Angeles office-based with regular local travel, no remote or hybrid)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Vice President, Relationship Manager to join a high-performing commercial banking team. In this role, you will manage and grow a portfolio of business and individual clients by originating and servicing a full range of loans and lines of credit. You’ll combine credit expertise with proactive business development, portfolio management, and consultative client advisory—while ensuring compliance with all banking regulations and internal policies.
This is an opportunity to inherit an established book of business and expand it through disciplined market coverage and relationship excellence.
What You’ll Do
Portfolio & Client Management
- Originate, structure, and service business and individual loans/lines of credit.
- Handle complex accounts and make credit decisions within assigned limits.
- Provide financial advice and relationship management to current and prospective clients.
Business Development
- Build pipeline and bring in 6–8 qualified accounts per year.
- Call on potential and existing customers to develop new business and grow relationships.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to BSA, CIP, CDD, OFAC, and USA PATRIOT Act requirements.
- Identify and escalate red flags; maintain confidentiality of customer information.
Compensation & Bonus
- Base Salary: Fixed base; no commission.
- Bonus: Fully discretionary, based on overall contribution (production, new accounts, effort, peer comparison).
What’s in It for You
- Inherit a meaningful book of 75–80 accounts.
- Open territory across Southern California.
- Join a collaborative, mentorship-driven team that values recognition and professional growth.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Advanced experience in commercial lending and credit analysis.
- Strong knowledge of banking compliance and regulations.
- Proven ability to develop business and close deals.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Valid driver’s license and insured personal vehicle for client visits.
Meet Your Recruiter
Greg Athans
Senior Director Executive Placement
Greg is a dedicated and hardworking professional who is your go-to recruiter for all things related to engineering, supply chain, operations, and executive level recruiting. He brings with him over 15 years’ experience in finding talent for small to Fortune 100 organizations with his success founded on building relationships and in providing top-level customer service. Greg is consistently a top performer, and the recipient of numerous company awards.
Greg is an avid Cubs fan; enjoys Marvel movies; Discovery, History, and is a Science Channel fan! Greg is 100% Greek
If you are ever in the mood to break some plates, and yell Opa!, He is your guy!