Full-Time

Senior Relationship Manager

Mechanics Bank

Mechanics Bank

1,001-5,000 employees

West Coast community bank serving workers

Compensation Overview

$108k - $194.6k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

In Person

Travel throughout the bank's footprint is required 50–60% of the time.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Cold Calling
Computer Networking
CRM
Financial analysis
Marketing

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 7 years of Commercial Lending experience is required.
  • The candidate must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, the public, and professional peers.
  • The candidate must understand business and banking terminology.
  • The candidate must apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to business situations.
  • The candidate must have a basic understanding of accounting, including financial statement and credit analysis skills.
  • The candidate must define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and manage abstract and concrete variables.
  • The candidate must demonstrate negotiation skills.
  • The candidate must create word-processing and spreadsheet files using generally accepted formats.
  • The candidate must use database programs, banking-specific programs, reports, software documentation, and help features, and learn advanced features and specialized software programs.
  • The candidate must manage multiple clients, loan requests, deadlines, and other priorities.
  • The candidate must have business development skills.
  • The candidate must be comfortable selling to prospects, networking, cold calling, and speaking before groups.
  • The candidate must use critical and creative thinking skills.
  • The candidate must build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
  • The candidate must interpret and apply key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Responsibilities
  • Manage a portfolio of middle-market client relationships involving moderate complexity in financial analysis, underwriting, or structuring, and monitor relationships for ongoing credit quality and compliance with loan terms.
  • Initiate and oversee end-to-end processes for loan renewals and modifications.
  • Initiate timely actions for defaults to loan covenants or approval conditions.
  • Call on new and existing clients to create and maintain a pipeline of new business.
  • Initiate or strengthen banking relationships and identify and act on opportunities to expand relationships.
  • Monitor competitive information and take appropriate action to retain client relationships.
  • Provide advice and counsel to existing and potential customers.
  • Study industrial, commercial, economic, and financial situations relating to businesses to offer appropriate advice.
  • Prepare credit presentations of moderate to significant complexity supported by comprehensive financial and non-financial analyses, risk identification and mitigation, and structuring and pricing consistent with bank policies and guidelines.
  • Mentor and assist credit analysts, underwriters, and less-experienced relationship managers in structuring credit requests while adhering to bank policies and risk profiles.
  • Participate in industry, civic, and community events to build referral networks and generate business leads.
  • Support the bank's brand and mission internally and externally through marketing efforts and community outreach.
  • Travel throughout the bank's footprint to perform required duties 50–60% of the time.
Desired Qualifications
  • A graduate degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Mechanics Bank serves individuals and businesses in the West Coast by offering core financial services such as checking and savings, personal and business loans, mortgage products, wealth management, and digital banking. It operates through a network of branches and supports customers with practical banking tools like drive-thru windows and accessible in-person service, while expanding its footprint through strategic mergers. The bank distinguishes itself by its long-standing focus on the “working person” and local community, a heritage that dates back to its founding for laborers and mechanics, and by its growth achieved through acquisitions that broaden its regional reach. Its goal is to provide reliable, community-centered financial support to everyday workers and organizations, helping customers manage money and grow their financial lives across the West Coast.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Richmond, Virginia

Founded

1905

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 net income hit $57.7 million as HomeStreet integration substantially completed.
  • Fifth Third paid about $126 million for the $1.8 billion DUS portfolio on May 7, 2026.
  • Management targets 17%-18% ROTCE by 2027 after $310 million securities restructuring.

What critics are saying

  • Headcount fell to 1,756 in Q2 2026; more cuts often damage service quality.
  • High-cost CD runoff and $430 million expense target pressure deposit retention through 2026.
  • A severe multifamily downturn would hit Mechanics' 71% concentrated loan book and capital.

What makes Mechanics Bank unique

  • September 2025 HomeStreet merger created 166-branch West Coast community bank with $21.2 billion assets.
  • Mechanics Bank Trust Company of Delaware opened July 7, 2026 for complex estate planning.
  • Core multifamily lending remains 71% low-risk, supporting specialized commercial real estate expertise.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Jul 30th, 2026
Mechanics Bank targets 17% ROATCE by 2027 after $310M securities restructuring

Mechanics Bank completed its HomeStreet integration in Q2 2026 and sold its DUS business line to Fifth Third, generating substantial excess capital and reducing intangibles. The bank is allowing high-cost certificates of deposit to run off whilst focusing on core deposit growth and capital efficiency. Headcount fell from 1,890 to 1,756 full-time equivalents quarter-over-quarter. Management expects annual noninterest expenses to reach approximately $430 million by Q4 2026 as merger synergies fully realise. The bank plans to restructure $310 million in low-yielding available-for-sale securities into current market-rate mortgage-backed securities in Q3, anticipating a $25 million after-tax loss with a four to five-year earn-back period. Management targets 17% to 18% return on average tangible common equity and 1.3% to 1.4% return on average assets for 2027 and beyond, projecting a $250 million total dividend payout next year. The bank's credit portfolio comprises 71% low-risk multifamily lending.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 29th, 2026
Mechanics Bancorp reports $57.7M Q2 net income, completes HomeStreet merger

Mechanics Bancorp reported second quarter 2026 net income of $57.7 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, up from $44.1 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the first quarter. The Walnut Creek, California-based financial holding company had total assets of $21.2 billion at quarter-end. The company substantially completed its merger with HomeStreet during the quarter and sold its Fannie Mae DUS business line. Mechanics paid $162 million in cash dividends. Non-recurring acquisition and integration costs totalled $5.9 million. Total deposits stood at $18.1 billion, with a loans-to-deposits ratio of 75%. The company maintained strong capital ratios, including an estimated 16.70% total risk-based capital ratio and 14.39% CET1 capital ratio.

Associated Press
Jul 7th, 2026
Mechanics Bank launches Delaware trust company to expand wealth management services

Mechanics Bank has established Mechanics Bank Trust Company of Delaware, a wholly owned subsidiary offering complex trust planning and administration under Delaware law. The non-depository office expands the bank's wealth management capabilities for high-net-worth clients seeking tax advantages, privacy, and asset preservation. Cindy Brown, with over 25 years of experience in Delaware trust law, will lead the new entity as senior vice president and director of special situs trusts. She serves on the Delaware State Bar Association's Trust Act Committee and the Delaware Council on Banking. Mechanics Bank, headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, operates 166 branches across California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii with more than $21 billion in assets.

Goodwill Industries of Akron
Jun 10th, 2026
Goodwill Industries of Akron partners with Mechanics Bank and Catholic Charities to expand revolving auto loan program to Ashland and Richland Counties.

Goodwill Industries of Akron partners with Mechanics Bank and Catholic Charities to expand revolving auto loan program to Ashland and Richland Counties. Mansfield, Ohio - June 10, 2026 - The Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc. (GIA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Mechanics Bank and Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo to expand GIA's revolving auto loan program to residents of Richland and Ashland counties. This expansion builds upon the program's initial success in Summit and Medina counties, increasing access to safe, reliable transportation for individuals facing barriers to employment. GIA serves Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland counties. Transportation consistently emerges as a primary obstacle for individuals pursuing job opportunities, particularly for those who may struggle to qualify for traditional vehicle loans or who are vulnerable to predatory lending practices. Pictured left to right: Brian Foltz, Brian Hunt, Laura Walker, Lamonica Finklea, Jason Painley, Mark Masters The revolving auto loan program is made possible through an unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, designated by GIA's Board of Directors to strengthen transportation supports across its five-county service area. While GIA expanded bus pass and fuel card programs region-wide in 2021, the auto loan program has been implemented in phases due to its complexity. "Transportation is foundational to economic mobility and long-term job retention," said Laura Walker, Vice President of Mission Services of Goodwill Industries of Akron. "This partnership reflects the power of collaboration - combining responsible lending, financial education and mission-driven support to help individuals in Richland and Ashland counties achieve greater stability and independence." Under the expanded program, Mechanics Bank will serve as the loan servicer for eligible participants, while Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo will provide the financial education component to support successful repayment, long-term financial well-being and self-sufficiency. Individuals must be referred to the program through a partnering community agency. "As a community bank, Mechanics Bank is committed to partnerships that create meaningful local impact," said Jason Painley, Executive Vice President & CFO of Mechanics Bank. "We are proud to support this program alongside Goodwill and Catholic Charities, helping individuals access reliable transportation while building stronger financial futures." Catholic Charities brings trusted, community-based financial education and coaching to the program, ensuring participants are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for long-term success. "We see firsthand how transportation challenges can affect employment opportunities and family stability," said Brian Hunt, Community Emergency Services and Disaster Relief Program Coordinator of Catholic Charities. "By pairing financial education and support with access to reliable transportation, this program helps individuals build both confidence and financial resilience." GIA will continue to collaborate with community partners, employers, and preferred auto dealers to support participants throughout the process and will seek additional lending partners as the program continues to expand. About Goodwill Industries Serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland & Richland Counties The Goodwill Industries of Akron, Ohio, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization that helps individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment. Established in 1927, GIA operates as an independent affiliate of Goodwill Industries International and serves a five-county region. Goodwill strengthens the workforce directly through employment programs and indirectly through the net proceeds from its retail stores and business services. About Mechanics Bank Mechanics Bank is a full-service community bank dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses, with a strong focus on relationship banking and community investment. Mechanics Bank delivers personalized financial solutions that support the economic vitality of the communities it serves. About Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo provides compassionate services to assist individuals and families in need across its 19-county service area in Northwest and West Central Ohio. Through crisis navigation services, financial education and case management, Catholic Charities works to remove barriers, strengthen stability, self-support and promote human dignity.

Business Wire
May 13th, 2026
Mechanics Bank Completes Sale of Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing Business Line to Fifth Third Bank

Mechanics Bancorp (Nasdaq: MCHB) announced today that Mechanics Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary, has completed the previously announced sale of its Fannie Ma...