Senior CRE Relationship Manager

About the Role

Responsible for sourcing and developing full banking relationships with professional developers and sophisticated Commercial Real Estate (CRE) investors. Serve as the relationship lead for all lending, deposit, and other bank products, collaborating with internal partner experts. Independently identify opportunities for existing clients and prospects to provide CRE financing solutions including construction, bridge, and permanent loans across a range of product types.

Lead underwriting and analyst team in managing a large, complex portfolio to identify and communicate risk and monitor credit quality. Coordinate the underwriting, approval, and documentation of complex CRE loans. Drive an exceptional customer experience, overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual status reports and credit committee memos. Manage due diligence on all financing opportunities, including lease reviews, appraisal analysis, third‑party reports, and sponsors’ debt, liquidity, and cash‑flow assessments.

Collaborate with Treasury Management and Global Payment and Deposit Services to deepen relationships across multiple bank products and develop a comprehensive relationship strategy. Coach, mentor, and train others as subject‑matter expert, fostering a culture of ownership and excellence.

Education in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent;
Business Administration preferred. Ten or more years in commercial real‑estate lending is required.

• Proven track record of independently developing and growing a large, complex CRE portfolio.
• Expert credit analysis and underwriting skills, including accounting, financial statement, and cash‑flow analysis.
• Deep experience in relationship management and internal partnering with senior credit officers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and team‑leadership abilities.
• Strong knowledge of commercial real‑estate lending policies and bank products.

Occasional

$ to $, plus performance‑based incentive compensation (details provided during recruitment).

Onsite at 17901 Von Karman Avenue Suite 700, Irvine, CA 92614.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee assistance program, life and disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support.
• Auto and home insurance, pet insurance, online discount marketplace.
• Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays.

Columbia Bank is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview, please let us know by email: