Commercial Banking Regional Director - Western Idaho

Zions Bank recognizes that its success comes from the dedication, experience, and talents of its diverse employee base. As we usher in the next generation of banking, we’re committed to being the premier employer of choice. We’re proud to have ranked among American Banker magazine’s “Best Banks to Work For” almost every year since 2013, as Best Employer from Utah’s Best of State, among the Best Places to Work in Idaho, and “among the Salt Lake Tribune’s Top Workplaces. Make the leap into a new era of banking. Let us transform your career.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is committed to career growth and advancement. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity. 

Zions Bank has just opened an opportunity for a Commercial Banking Regional Director based in Western Idaho.

Western Idaho represents one of the organization’s most compelling growth opportunities—a dynamic, expanding market with strong demand across commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. We are seeking a Commercial Banking Regional Director with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for building something enduring. This leader will be energized by creating lasting success through market expansion, team development, and disciplined execution. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in C&I and Agricultural banking, understands how to uncover and capture high‑value opportunities, and is motivated to drive meaningful market penetration. This role calls for a hands‑on leader who can combine strategic vision with sales leadership, credit acumen, and a commitment to building profitable, long‑term client relationships across the Western Idaho market.

Ideal candidates will have these skills and experience:

• Oversee individual portfolio management and provide performance and sales coaching for Relationship Managers within the region.
• Demonstrated success in targeting clients and achieving results in Middle Market Commercial Banking.
• Lead, direct, and coordinate sales performance for a team of Relationship Managers, fostering a strong team environment.
• Direct and coordinate the region's credit operations for the business line.
• Implement approved credit policies and procedures.
• Drive the region's market share growth.
• Lead the development and implementation of business line lending credit, production, and budget goals.
• Oversee the region’s successful and profitable lending operation for business line lending.
• Approve, direct, and coordinate loan activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures while mitigating risk within the region.
• Manage all aspects of credit for the business line within the region.
• Recruit, train, and develop Relationship Managers within the team.
• Address and resolve business line credit issues effectively.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of commercial lending, credit analysis, credit structuring or other directly related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of commercial lending, credit analysis, credit structuring, underwriting and lending polices and procedures.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience preferred.
• Proven experience in sales coaching with a track record of success as a sales leader and coach.
• Strong organizational, management, and customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Capability to set and achieve long-term goals while maintaining high-quality work standards
• Bachelor's degree. A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE! 
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental 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, and any applicable state 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 enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire.

Location:

This role is five days in office located in one of our locations in Western Idaho.