Commercial Banking Relationship Manager

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

The Relationship Manager (RM) is a VP-level role responsible for managing and growing a complex portfolio of companies with $50MM–$1B in revenue, primarily in Des Moines, IA, with broader coverage across Iowa and nearby markets. 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 RM 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.

Master's degree, or equivalent work experience 10 or more years of commercial lending experience Preferred Skills/Experience Strong relationship management and business development/sales skills Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills Considerable knowledge of complex credit and credit quality Thorough knowledge of bank products and services Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in managing customer relationships Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills Location expectations   This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our  disability accommodations for applicants .

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following: Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) Basic term and optional term life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Pregnancy disability and parental leave 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities Adoption assistance Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status here . U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.