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Commercial Relationship Manager III

Huntington Open · verified Sep 21, 2026
Chicago Full-time Manager Account Management

At a glance

Mid-level Account Management role at Huntington. Chicago · full-time · $102,000–$208,000 base.

SalaryStated by Huntington
$102,000 – $208,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleAccount Management
SeniorityManager
LocationChicago
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$102,000–$208,000
PostedAug 21, 2026 · 4w ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build, service, and grow profitable commercial loan relationships for companies ranging from $50MM to $1B in revenue
  • Originate, analyze, structure, underwrite, and close commercial loans within bank policies and lending limits
  • Verify borrower finances, track required documents, and monitor credit quality through recurring account reviews
  • Spot portfolio problems early, coordinate remedial action, and involve workout resources when needed
  • Coordinate attorneys, accountants, appraisers, title companies, government agencies, and internal support teams

What you bring

  • A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics, or banking and finance experience
  • At least six years in commercial lending, including credit analysis and loan underwriting
  • Strong ability to negotiate, structure, and close complex commercial credit transactions
  • Fluency with Word and Excel, plus the ability to learn additional systems quickly

Who this fits

You’ll suit a relationship-focused commercial lender who can balance origination, credit judgment, portfolio oversight, and cross-selling. The role is based in Chicago and is office-based, with specific flexible-work details provided by the hiring team. You’ll work with senior relationship managers on larger loans and present recommendations to senior bank management.

From the employer

Description

Summary:
The Commercial Relationship Mgr III is responsible for building and servicing a sound and profitable portfolio of commercial business relationships and loans, and satisfying and exceeding customer needs and expectations, as well as credit and regulatory requirements, for originating and structuring Commercial loans. Originate, monitor and renew loan relationships consistent with the bank’s policies and procedures. Serves as the point person in determining the customer's needs and meeting them through the seamless delivery of the bank's products, services and associated resources. The RM will be responsible for working with companies with $50MM to $1B in annual revenue.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Originate, analyze, structure and close profitable loan transactions. Participate with more senior Relationship Managers on larger loans, and stay informed regarding the status of loans in the department.
  • Maintain and confirm credit worthiness of customers. Gather, review and track appropriate documentation from applicants. Make decisions on loans and terms if within own lending limits.
  • Participate in the underwriting of loan requests for new and existing customers. Due diligence would include verifying financial information provided, analyzing financial statements, conducting credit checks and assuring loan meets all policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Serve existing accounts, review quarterly, semi-annual and annual findings for compliance and credit determination. Recognize issues; early problem recognition, remedial management and appropriate coordination with workout is an important part of on-going portfolio management.
  • Engage and provide direction to stakeholders including attorneys, accountants, consultants, appraisers, title companies, and necessary government agencies to ensure successful transactions.
  • Provide guidance and direction to bank’s internal support personnel to ensure proper and accurate completion of loan transactions and day to day operational requirements.
  • Promote and cross-sell other bank products and services as appropriate to customer requirements. Cross-sell banking services including business checking and treasury management products, and refer business or property owners to the branches for consumer deposit and loan products.
  • Keep management fully informed on all key factors of the bank, the portfolio, client relationships, and the competitive environment.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or banking/finance experience
  • 6+ years of commercial lending experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in negotiating, structuring, and closing complex commercial loan transactions.
  • Strong analytical and credit skills.
  • A high level of interpersonal and sales skills are necessary to compete effectively, present proposals to client, and recommend loan transactions to bank senior management.
  • Thorough knowledge of various software programs including Word and Excel, and the ability to quickly learn additional systems/software.
  • MBA in Finance or Accounting
  • 8+ years of middle market lending experience
  • Thorough knowledge of underwriting guidelines
  • Prior experience underwriting complex commercial credits
  • Legal documentation experience
  • Knowledge of SBA and other similar government guarantee programs
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Highly developed oral and written communications and presentation skills


Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type:

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

102,000.00 - 208,000.00 USD Annual

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).


Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.


Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.



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