VP, Relationship Banker II

First Western•Denver, CO

3d•$93,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The VP, Relationship Banker II, is responsible for growing and retaining client relationships, supporting Profit Center (PC) revenue goals, and delivering a full range of financial solutions. This role contributes to the production of loans, deposits, and referrals to other business lines while helping manage new and existing client relationships. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying opportunities, facilitating and structuring credit requests, managing loan portfolios, and coordinating with internal partners to deliver tailored client solutions. The VP, Relationship Banker II also plays a key role in supporting compliance, documentation, and service excellence throughout the client lifecycle. Success in this role requires strong business development skills, credit knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across teams to provide high-quality client experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
5–7 years of experience in lending, underwriting, and/or credit.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with exceptional Excel skills.
Experience working with banking and credit software.
Experience with CRM systems.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
High initiative, follow-through, and attention to detail.
Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced associates.
Comfortable representing the Bank and Profit Center (PC) with clients, prospects, and community contacts.
Experience working with high-net-worth individuals.
NMLS registration upon hire.

Responsibilities

Support Profit Center (PC) production by meeting individual annual production goals for loans, deposits, and assets under management; establish referral objectives aligned with overall office sales goals.
Identify and introduce new client relationships through prospecting, strategic outreach, and relationship development.
Facilitate and structure new and existing credit requests—including commercial, construction, and real estate loans—in accordance with pricing, collateral, and credit guidance.
Review and release underwriting and cash flow analysis for loan opportunities to ensure sound credit decisions and proper structuring.
Manage the full lending process alongside Credit Analysts and Loan Associates, from application and underwriting through approval, closing, and onboarding.
Oversee portfolio administration including covenant tracking, borrowing base and collateral monitoring, maturing loan and past due tracking, appraisal policy compliance, loan documentation, and annual reviews.
Collaborate with internal partners in wealth planning, investment management, trust, and deposit services to deliver comprehensive financial strategies and support relationship expansion.