Commercial Relationship Manager; Canton, GA

Commercial Relationship Manager

Lewis James Professional is a woman‑owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a Commercial Relationship Manager for a direct hire opportunity with a financial services client.

• Actively participates in a business development plan to increase the loan and deposit portfolio of commercial clients.
• Develop consultative relationships with prospects and clients to add value by delivering appropriate banking solutions.
• Manage the flow of loan and deposit requests through the appropriate channels to ensure credit quality, responsiveness, structure and pricing meet the needs of clients and the bank’s operating objectives.
• Underwrite loan requests within the parameters of the bank’s policies and procedures.
• Document or resolve compliance deficiencies noted by Loan and Deposit Operations or other review teams.
• Partner with Credit to properly risk‑grade each loan in the assigned portfolio and adjust risk grades as circumstances change or new information becomes available.
• Price each loan and deposit product according to current bank pricing guidelines.
• Document the credit quality, competitive factors, or overall relationship circumstances that justify departures from approved bank pricing regulations.
• Resolve client problems and assist with general inquiries.
• Provide superior service to existing clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, banking or related field is required. Graduation from a recognized school of banking is an asset.
• Minimum of 5‑10 years of commercial lending experience.
• Experience should include previous loan structuring and credit analysis responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of all bank products, services, procedures and practices.
• Familiarity with the local business community is strongly preferred.
• Must have well‑developed sales, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Must be detail‑oriented and possess the proven ability to prioritize complex work assignments.
• Proven analytical skills and the ability to evaluate credit worthiness are needed.
• Must be proficient with basic office equipment, including a calculator and computer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is necessary.

Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V