Dealer Commercial Services - Senior Relationship Manager (WI/IL/MN)

at M&T Bank

Record last updated: 2/21/2026 7:50:39 AM

Current Days Open
45
Reqs Seen
1
Current Min Salary
$136,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$226,600.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
N/A
First Seen
1/8/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$136,000.00 (Yearly)
2/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$226,600.00 (Yearly)
2/21/2026

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Full Job Description

Overview: Responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of auto, boat, and RV dealers/dealer group(s) with highly complex lending and financial requirements. Establishes/strengths relationships with these major large dollar amount dealership/dealer groups while promoting financial products, services and opportunities intended to improve their profitability with minimal risk to M&T Bank. Adheres to pricing and credit policies while soliciting new business, and servicing existing business. Primary Responsibilities: Services customers seeking loan and/or deposit relationships with the Bank, interviewing applicants to develop information concerning their businesses and requirements, evaluating credit information and making relationship recommendations. Participates and assesses the effectiveness of formal call program(s) targeting new loan and deposit business. Evaluate requests for dealer commercial services, commercial real estate, and commercial loan financing for auto, boat, and RV dealers. Also evaluates loan requests for dealer principals and partners. Analyze each applicants financial condition, cash flow, and credit history in order to make appropriate loan decisions within lending guidelines. Approve loans up to maximum lending authority; prepares and presents loan requests to senior credit officers and credit committees when appropriate. Keep abreast of the industry, follows market trends and developments etc. and develop/implement strategies that will increase the Banks business in saturated, developing and emerging markets. Establish and maintain contacts in the professional services community (accountants, attorneys) and within industry organizations (NADA, etc). Work with Sales Managers and Credit Managers to gather information and receive recommendations on potential customers. Works closely with Sales Managers and Credit Manager to structure and price credits in order to maximize the banks return while minimizing risk. Maximizes the Departments profitability through the maintenance of a high quality loan portfolio. Follows current loans to ensure conformity with terms; maintains current and complete credit file. Has credit authority within established limit. Responsible for assisting Sales Managers and Credit Manager with the renewal of credits. Monitor customer deposit accounts. Monitor Dealer commercial services audits and dealer commercial services statements to ensure compliance. Understand product pricing and cost structure, as well as understand and manage product risk. Provide guidance and technical knowledge to less experiences dealer commercial services relationship managers. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned. Scope of Responsibilities: Results and/or actions impact the Banks annual operations, revenues or profitability. Scope of Responsibilities: May mentor and/or supervise lower level Relationship Managers. Education and Experience Required: Bachelors Degree and minimum of 7 years Dealer Commercial Services and/or Commercial Lending experience or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years higher education and/or work experience to include a minimum of 7 years Dealer Commercial Services and/or Commercial Lending experience. Education and Experience Preferred: Masters degree. Superior relationship management, sales, and business development skills required. Must possess strong credit analysis and commercial lending skills. Strong knowledge of financial statements, tax returns, and credit reports. Thorough knowledge of bank/PC software programs utilized by the department. Excellent presentation skills. Strong negotiation skills. Superior organizational, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills. Strong ability to handle conflict without alienating people. Ability to work with peers and gain their cooperation. Must possess the ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel. Demonstrated leadership skills in prior roles. Self-motivated, well-organized individual. Ability to work under critical time constraints. M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $136,000.00 - $226,600.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidates particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in peoples lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&Ts affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Banks traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communitiescombining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&Ts Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at careersitesupport@mtb.com for assistance. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace. Career Site Privacy Notice

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