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Commercial Relationship Service Specialist II

Huntington Bank · Chicago, IL · $27.40–$54.33 an hour · Full time

Posted Jul 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a complex problem you solved for a customer without escalating it.

What they are checking: Whether they use critical thinking to resolve issues independently within policy.

How do you spot opportunities to deepen a relationship while servicing it?

What they are checking: Whether they notice client needs during service work and pass on referrals.

How do you manage a portfolio of demanding clients with competing requests?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize their day and serve many large clients well.

What would you do

A large client's payroll file failed and they call you in a panic. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act fast as first-line decision maker and keep the deal team informed.

How do you keep the relationship manager informed without overloading them?

What they are checking: Whether they know what is material and communicate it at the right time.

A client asks you to bend a procedure to get something done today. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they hold to bank policy while still helping the client find a path.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd onboard a new commercial customer with multiple accounts and treasury services.

What they are checking: Whether they understand account opening, documentation and product setup for complex clients.

What is a deposit account control agreement, and when does a client need one?

What they are checking: Whether they know the specialized products this role services, such as DACAs.

How would you explain controlled disbursement or a credit sweep to a client's controller?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain treasury products in plain terms and spot when they fit.

What extra steps apply when onboarding a foreign-owned subsidiary or a private equity entity?

What they are checking: Whether they understand beneficial ownership and higher-risk KYC requirements.

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The full job description

As published by Huntington Bank.

Description Summary: The Commercial Relationship Service Specialist II is the primary point of contact for assigned Commercial customers and Relationship Managers. The CML RSS II works independently and in partnership with the Relationship Manager by providing a best-in-class experience for a diverse Commercial portfolio. The CML RSS II applies knowledge and understanding of customer and product onboarding to enhance relationship management, retention, and deepening sales. Duties and Responsibilities: • First-line decision maker who will mitigate issues/questions being elevated to management and/or resulting in customer impact; keeps Deal Team abreast of material changes and risk. Responsible for identifying, researching, analyzing, and resolving complex problems by utilizing resources and critical thinking to independently ensure adherence to bank policies, procedures and retain relationships. • Utilizes expertise to manage complex, highly visible, large, and/or sensitive customers and services. Offering products to grow relationships such as Escrow Services, Deposit Account Control Agreements, FBO’s, Controlled Disbursement, Credit Sweeps; Public Funds; understanding of large private and public companies ($50MM - $2BB+ annual sales), high risk businesses and entity types (foreign owned-subsidiaries, custody, private investment, private equity) and specialized verticals: Fund Finance, Sponsors; Institutional and Government, North American Financial Services, REIT’s, Healthcare, Commercial Real Estate, Tech & Telecom, Large Corp, Middle Market, etc. • Provides exceptional oversight of onboarding, commercial deposit and loan accounts, has advanced ability to manage all aspects E2E and facilitate complex features, customer experience, and risks; responsible for handling sizeable relationships, approving multi-million-dollar transactions and special handling of unique requirements relating to assigned portfolio. • Represent Huntington’s Commercial brand by providing Category of One experience for customers; professional, discreet, and positive communications with forward-thinking solutions. • Attends customer meetings independently or with Deal Team; participates in deal team and business segment meetings; stays informed of customer strategies, relationship plans, and business team priorities • Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: • High school, GED, or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred • 3-5+ years in commercial banking with a focus in deposits, loans, treasury management, customer service, banking operations and high aptitude of business acumen. Preferred qualifications: • Demonstrates confidence and professionalism, with the ability to collaborate and interact with all levels within the organization. • Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other digital resources • Excellence in customer service, initiative-taking, focused and goal oriented. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar and demeanor. • Strong ability to facilitate and negotiate. • Strong organizational skills with diligence, planning and follow-up. • Ability to work independently on multiple tasks without compromising quality. • Enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills. • Adaptable to change. • Promoter of Huntington and Commercial cultures. Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) ( No = eligible for overtime pay) No Workplace Type: Office Our Approach to Office Workplace Type Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team. Huntington will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Compensation Range: $27.40 - 54.33 Hourly The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details. Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.