Community Bank President

Job Description:

The Community Bank President/Senior Commercial Bankerplays a pivotal role in cultivating profitable businessbankingrelationshipswitha primary emphasis on proactivelyidentifyingand pursuing new substantial business opportunitieswith exceptionallycomplex high impact the Community Bank President this individual provides strong oversight of the branch (with retail deposits under $100 million) and engages actively with the local community to foster meaningful relationships and promote the banks presence. This person is instrumental in driving revenue growth through the recommendation and implementation of financial solutions that will help clients achieve their goals by leveraging exceptional communication strategic and development skills. This role requires a deep and sophisticated understanding of market dynamics industry trends with exceptional business acumen.

Qualifications: This person should have a bachelors degree with a minimum of8yearsof relevant experience orthe experience in lending and credit analysis is required. This person should exhibit deep knowledge of business financial concepts and display superior service communication presentation sales and negotiation ability to navigate complex business needs andserve as a strategic partner offering clientsin-depthadvice and andfrequent networkingwithbusinessprofessionals industry expertsand buildingdeep long-termrelationshipswith existing and prospective clientsis expected.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead the team and develop an atmosphere of teamwork open communication and unity. Provide oversight of all services offered. Actively mentor staff and ensure they are trained evaluated and motivated to perform their responsibilities in an effective and progressive manner.

• Proactivelyinitiate pursue andfosterhighly complexnew businessrelationshipswith high impact and revenue potentialby employingstrategicand targetedprospectingtechniques.

• Develop and executemulti-facetedsales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue goals fostering long-term relationshipswith existing and prospectivehigh revenueclients.

• Regularly engage withhigh impactbusinessclientsto cultivatesignificantmeaningful connections through in-depth interviewsand perspective as a trustedstrategicadvisor offering expert guidance on productsandsolutionstoenhance client profitability.

• Analyzeintricatefinancial data craftand presenttailored financial andestablishterms for business banking relationships ensuring compliancewithinguidelines.

• Applyexceptionalcreditjudgmentto evaluatecomplexcredit risks associated with prospective clients. Present comprehensive credit proposals collaborating with credit teams for prudent riskmanagement;ensuring credit quality andoptimalloan performance.

• Stay abreast of industry trendsidentifyopportunities for growth and keep an eye on competitors tomaintaina competitive edge.

• Collaboratefrequentlywith internal stakeholders toleverageproducts and services thatalign with clients financial needs andobjectives.

• Maintaina comprehensive understandingofCash Managementproductsand servicesskillfully implementing cross-selling strategies to enhance client satisfaction and overall business success.

• Attend pertinent loan team and businessdevelopmentmeetings to actively contribute to decisionsimpactingthe Business Banking Department.

• Act in accordance with FBT policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook.

• Adhere to compliance procedures and participate in required compliance training.

Compensation Grade

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