Director of Commercial Banking - Denver, CO at Zions Bancorporation

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

350000.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Relationship Management, Credit Acumen, Team Development, Sales Leadership, Client Retention, Market Strategy, Credit Analysis, Loan Structuring, Risk Management, Business Networking, Coaching, Underwriting Judgment, Commercial Lending, Profitability Goals, Client Service

Industry

Banking

Description

At Vectra Bank, we’re proud to serve the Rocky Mountain region with the strength of a large financial institution and the personal touch of a community bank. Recognized as a Top Workplace, we combine deep resources with attentive, relationship‑driven service to support families, businesses, and the communities we call home. We’re committed to creating a great place to build a career, welcoming employees whose talent, drive, and diverse perspectives help us deliver custom financial solutions. With day‑one benefits, ample growth opportunities, and a culture centered on listening, collaboration, and care, Vectra Bank is a place to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact. We believe we are Big enough to count and small enough to care. With benefits starting on day one, over 11 bank holidays, and a company committed to career growth and advancement, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice in our industry and community. At Vectra Bank, the possibilities are endless – come for a job, stay for a career. What We’re Looking For: We are seeking a dynamic relationship‑management senior sales leader with strong credit acumen, a demonstrated ability to develop and coach teams, and a well‑established network within Colorado’s business community. The ideal candidate has a proven track record supporting Colorado‑owned and Colorado‑based companies generating $10MM–$100MM in revenue, with consistent success winning, expanding, and retaining client relationships in that segment. What You’ll Do: Build and strengthen relationships across Colorado’s middle‑market landscape, leveraging your network to expand our market presence. Establish and drive market strategy and sales performance, ensuring team meets production, credit quality, and profitability goals. Lead, coach, and elevate a team of Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and exceptional client service. Apply strong credit and underwriting judgment, providing guidance and oversight on complex credit structures and loan decisions. Champion Vectra’s commitment to offering both the reach of a large institution and the personal service of a community‑centered bank focused on Colorado. What You Bring 10+ years of experience in commercial lending, credit, or banking leadership, including proven individual and team‑development success. Strong sales leadership experience with a history of coaching, developing, and motivating high‑performing teams. Deep understanding of lending policies, credit analysis, structuring, and risk management. A strong and active network within the Colorado business community — especially among companies between $10MM–$100MM in annual revenue. Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship‑building skills. This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $275,000 - $350,000 annually depending on job-related factors. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors such as but not limited to, level of experience, skills, expertise, location, education, and certifications. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE! Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions. Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

Responsibilities

The director will be responsible for building and strengthening relationships within Colorado's middle-market landscape to expand market presence while establishing and driving market strategy and sales performance to meet production goals. This role involves leading, coaching, and elevating a team of managers, alongside applying strong credit and underwriting judgment for complex loan decisions.