A Financial Relationship Manager maintains existing and develops new relationships with partner firms and customers for a financial services company. Acts as point of contact for clients to answer any questions on financial services and provide advice.
Business Banking Market Manager Sunwest Bank•4.4 Irvine, CA Job Details $100,000•$130,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Commercial banking expertise Financial sales Windows Task prioritization Computer skills Business operations Industry knowledge of retail banking
Full Job Description Job Title:
Business Banking Market Manager Department:
Irvine Branch•2 Reports to:
Director of Branch Banking Status:
Exempt Non-Exempt About the Role The Business Banking Market Manager leads a team of Business Bankers to drive growth in core deposits, loans, and non‑interest income across assigned markets. This role acts as a trusted advisor and brand ambassador within the community, building visibility and strengthening client relationships. The position is responsible for achieving market‑level financial performance by executing outbound sales strategies, developing new business, and deepening existing client relationships.
Work Details Schedule:
Monday•Friday, 8:00 AM•5:00
PM Work Location:
Onsite Travel:
Occasional (up to 10%) What You'll Do Develop and execute business development strategies to expand market presence and support branch sales initiatives. Lead talent management activities, including hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, training, and succession planning. Support client engagement by delivering education, resolving operational issues, and fostering an exceptional client experience. Promote a strong culture of risk management by ensuring team adherence to regulatory, operational, and compliance requirements. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and maintain satisfactory audit results. Maintain safety and security standards for clients, employees, and branch operations. Allocate approximately 75% of work efforts to outbound sales activities, including prospecting, client meetings, and community networking. What We're Looking For (Required) Bachelor's degree (preferably in Business Administration) or equivalent professional experience. Minimum 5 years of experience related to branch operations, sales, or business banking. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with experience identifying and implementing solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management. Broad understanding of consumer and business banking products and operational processes. Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and reprioritize as needed. Proficiency with Fiserv or similar core systems and general computer applications (Word, Excel, Windows‑based platforms). (Nice to Have) Prior leadership experience in business banking or retail banking environments. Experience developing and executing market‑level growth strategies. Why You'll Love Working Here Team Culture Growth Opportunities Benefits or Perks Posting Location(s): Irvine Banking Office; 2050 Main St., Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92614 Compensation $100,000.00-115,000.00 DOE +
Benefits Physical Demands:
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking
Arduous:
Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing The Fine Print This job description reflects the general nature of the role and may change as business needs evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Sunwest Bank works with staff members and customers without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, age, religion, medical condition, handicap, disability or veteran status and to assist the Bank in maintaining its Affirmative Action Program. Compliance with Bank Secrecy Act laws and regulations is considered an extremely serious matter, and it is intended that Sunwest Bank, through the purposeful efforts of its employees and officers, are expected to make every resolute attempt to conform to its Bank Secrecy Act Program and Procedures. Failure to comply will be reflected in their performance review as well as in any bonus compensation programs in which they may participate. Attend and complete all required classroom, computer-based, web-based and seminar training. It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of and to fully comply with Sunwest Bank's "Code of Ethics and Conduct." Each employee is also expected to maintain an awareness of the laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures that are appropriate for his/her position.
Note:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level and work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All job descriptions can be amended without notice as warranted by business necessity. Federal Deposit Insurance Act This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on Sunwest Bank's review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.