Middle Market Relationship Manager - Institutional Client Group

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Job Description The Relationship Manager (RM) is responsible for managing and growing a complex portfolio of companies in Milwaukee having revenues ranging from $50 million to $1 billion.  While primarily focusing on the Commercial Banking Middle Market segment, this team is part of U.S. Bank's Institutional Client Group (ICG), which services our largest clients.

This SVP-level role drives new client acquisition and deepens existing relationships by understanding complex business models, delivering tailored banking solutions, and structuring credit facilities that support growth, liquidity, and short- to long‑term capital strategies. The role works collaboratively with the portfolio management and credit teams to structure thoughtful financing solutions and maintain sound credit practices, ensuring the portfolio remains healthy while supporting clients’ strategic needs.

A successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional business-development capability, strong financial and analytical acumen, and the ability to design and negotiate credit structures across a range of financing needs. The RM provides strategic financial advice, identifies opportunities across the bank’s full product suite, and brings forward the right partners to deliver an integrated client experience. This is a high impact role for a banker who thrives in a dynamic, relationship driven environment and is motivated to build a high performing portfolio.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Manage and grow a large, complex commercial banking portfolio, driving relationship profitability, revenue growth, and risk-adjusted returns.
· Develop, cultivate, and deepen client relationships by proactively identifying opportunities to acquire new business, retain existing clients, and expand wallet share through tailored banking solutions.
· Generate a high-quality, self-sourced sales pipeline through disciplined prospecting, strategic business development activities, and consistent client outreach.
· Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing strategic financial guidance and delivering solutions aligned with their business objectives, capital needs, and growth strategies.
· Approves loans within assigned limits, managing loan and portfolio credit quality.
· Underwrite and approve credit transactions within delegated authority while maintaining strong portfolio oversight, sound risk management practices, and high credit quality standards.
· Partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver integrated client solutions, enhance the client experience, and execute strategic business initiatives.
· Demonstrate accountability and leadership by fostering collaboration, driving consistent execution of priorities, and maintaining a strong client-centric culture across all interactions.
· Leverage business, industry, and financial expertise to understand clients' operating environments, key value drivers, competitive dynamics, and long-term growth objectives.
· Utilize data, financial metrics, and portfolio insights to monitor performance, identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement across client relationships.
· Execute relationship management and business…