Director, Business Banking

BECU

Director of Business Banking leading a high-performing lending team at BECU. Shaping how businesses engage with financial services while building strong member relationships.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $173,500 - $211,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide your team to achieve exceptional results in growing business member relationships while delivering outstanding service, engagement, and relationship management.
Empower your team to actively build and manage a strong pipeline through referral networks, consistent prospecting, and meaningful follow-ups that turn opportunities into lasting relationships.
Lead efforts across business development, member engagement, credit selection, loan structuring, and portfolio risk management to ensure balanced, strategic growth.
Build and oversee a business banking portfolio that delivers strong returns to members while maintaining operational excellence, policy adherence, and a seamless member experience.
Invest in your team’s success through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and feedback—helping individuals grow, perform, and reach their full potential.
Champion cross-selling and referrals by connecting members with the right products and services, offering thoughtful solutions and timely support that meet their evolving needs.
Maintain a high-quality loan portfolio by ensuring sound credit decisions, compliance with risk guidelines, and proactive monitoring of portfolio performance.
Play a key role in shaping annual business plans, including membership growth, loans, deposits, and non-interest income to align with BECU’s broader goals.
Build and maintain relationships with key business partners across services like payroll, merchant services, treasury management, and investments—ensuring strong service delivery and collaboration.
Maintain expertise in regulatory compliance, credit policies, financial principles, and business banking products to guide sound decisions and strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent work or educational experience.
3 years of people leader experience with business banking relationship/sales teams.
5 years of commercial credit and relationship management experience in small business - mid-sized commercial banking environment(s).

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
PTO Program + Exchange Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentcredit selectionloan structuringportfolio risk managementrelationship managementregulatory compliancefinancial principlesbusiness banking productspipeline managementcredit policies

Soft Skills

coachingmentoringteam leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingproblem solvingengagementcollaborationcustomer service

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration