Director of Commercial Banking - Denver

Director of Commercial Banking - Denver, CO

At Vectra Bank, we’re proud to serve the Rocky Mountain region with the strength of a large financial institution and the personal touch of a community bank. Recognized as a Top Workplace, we combine deep resources with attentive, relationship‑driven service to support families, businesses, and the communities we call home.

We’re committed to creating a great place to build a career, welcoming employees whose talent, drive, and diverse perspectives help us deliver custom financial solutions. With day‑one benefits, ample growth opportunities, and a culture centered on listening, collaboration, and care, Vectra Bank is a place to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact. We believe we are Big enough to count and small enough to care.

With benefits starting on day one, over 11 bank holidays, and a company committed to career growth and advancement, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice in our industry and community. At Vectra Bank, the possibilities are endless – come for a job, stay for a career.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a dynamic relationship‑management senior sales leader with strong credit acumen, a demonstrated ability to develop and coach teams, and a well‑established network within Colorado’s business community. The ideal candidate has a proven track record supporting Colorado‑owned and Colorado‑based companies generating $10MM–$100MM in revenue, with consistent success winning, expanding, and retaining client relationships in that segment.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and strengthen relationships across Colorado’s middle‑market landscape, leveraging your network to expand our market presence.
• Establish and drive market strategy and sales performance, ensuring team meets production, credit quality, and profitability goals.
• Lead, coach, and elevate a team of Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and exceptional client service.
• Apply strong credit and underwriting judgment, providing guidance and oversight on complex credit structures and loan decisions.
• Champion Vectra’s commitment to offering both the reach of a large institution and the personal service of a community‑centered bank focused on Colorado.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in commercial lending, credit, or banking leadership, including proven individual and team‑development success.
• Strong sales leadership experience with a history of coaching, developing, and motivating high‑performing teams.
• Deep understanding of lending policies, credit analysis, structuring, and risk management.
• A strong and active network within the Colorado business community — especially among companies between $10MM–$100MM in annual revenue.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship‑building skills.

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $275,000 - $350,000 annually depending on job‑related factors. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors such as but not limited to, level of experience, skills, expertise, location, education, and certifications.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history…