Strategic Relationship Manager

Middle Market Commercial Relationship Manager - Fort Lauderdale, FLFinTrust Connect has partnered with a well-capitalized regional banking institution to identify top talent for a confidential Middle Market Commercial Relationship Manager opportunity focused on the Broward County market. This role is ideal for a proven commercial banker who excels at developing trusted client relationships, sourcing new business, and building a high-quality commercial portfolio. The opportunity offers strong organizational support, market visibility, and the ability to drive meaningful growth within a key South Florida market.Middle Market Commercial Relationship Manager – Fort Lauderdale, FLCulture: Relationship-focused, collaborative, and commercially driven environment that values integrity, teamwork, and long-term client success.Workplace: Hybrid – Fort Lauderdale, FLFunction: Develop, manage, and grow middle market commercial banking relationships while delivering lending, treasury, deposit, and advisory solutions to privately held businesses and operating companies.Requirements7+ years of commercial banking, middle market banking, C&I banking, corporate banking, or senior business banking experienceDemonstrated business development success within Broward County or the broader South Florida marketStrong commercial credit analysis, cash flow analysis, and risk assessment capabilitiesExperience managing relationships with privately held companies, family-owned businesses, and operating companiesKnowledge of C&I lending, working capital facilities, term loans, treasury management, deposits, and relationship bankingAbility to generate business through centers of influence, referrals, networking, and direct calling effortsStrong communication and client advisory skillsExperience collaborating with underwriting, credit, treasury management, portfolio management, and executive leadership teamsBachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experienceDescriptionOriginate, develop, and maintain middle market commercial banking relationships throughout Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and surrounding South Florida marketsManage a portfolio of commercial clients while identifying opportunities for relationship expansionGenerate new lending, deposit, treasury management, and full-service banking opportunitiesBuild and maintain an active sales pipeline through referrals, centers of influence, networking, and proactive business development effortsServe as a trusted advisor to business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs regarding banking and financing solutionsAnalyze financial statements, cash flow trends, collateral positions, and overall creditworthiness of prospective and existing borrowersStructure commercial lending solutions in partnership with credit and portfolio management teamsIdentify and coordinate cross-sell opportunities across treasury management, deposits, lending, and other banking productsMaintain strong visibility within the local business community and represent the organization professionallyCollaborate closely with underwriting, treasury management, portfolio management, and senior leadership teams to deliver exceptional client experiencesReports to Market Leadership and works closely with Credit and Commercial Banking partners across the organization