VP, Banking Manager

VP Banking Manager

Location:Fort Collins CO (In-Office)

Job Type: Full-Time Exempt

Salary: $76500 - $107100/YR *Actual offer will be based on experience location education and/or skills*

Applications should be submitted for consideration no later than 08/31/2026.

Who Were Looking For

Youre a dynamic banking leader who excels at building high-performing teams strengthening client relationships and driving revenue growth. You thrive in fast-paced environments lead with accountability and enjoy mentoring others while maintaining a strong client-service mindset. You bring deep banking knowledge strong communication skills and the ability to operate with both strategic insight and hands-on execution. If you love developing people improving processes and expanding client relationships this role is for you.

About the Role

The VP Banking Manager leads the Private Banking team and ensures the Profit Center meets revenue goals through deposit growth client service excellence and sales support. You will manage staffing coaching onboarding and performance while serving as an escalation point for complex client matters. This role partners closely with commercial treasury management and private banking teams to support new business development and strengthen client relationships. You will also oversee administrative responsibilities compliance adherence and office operations to ensure efficient and effective performance.

What Youll Do

• Lead and mentor the Private Banking team ensuring strong performance development and client service.
• Manage onboarding staffing recruiting coaching and retention of team members.
• Drive deposit growth through effective pipeline management forecasting and CRM discipline.
• Lead relationships for high-level complex client opportunities while enhancing client engagement.
• Act as an escalation point for commercial and treasury management issues.
• Support deposit business development through prospect calls and presentations.
• Assist with treasury management product implementation and support ongoing operations.
• Coordinate annual reviews for commercial clients and ensure adherence to pricing risk and compliance.
• Partner with the Market President on office operations approvals reporting and risk management.
• Maintain strong knowledge of bank products wealth planning investments and trust services.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance or related field preferred (experience may substitute).
• 710 years of client-facing banking experience required.
• 13 years of management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership coaching and mentoring skills.
• Expertise in teller functions client services deposit accounts treasury management and banking regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized detail-oriented and able to multitask.
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients.
• Knowledge of tax laws banking regulations and company policies.
• Notary commission required within 90 days of hire.

• Competitive base salary: $76500 - $107100/YR plus strong bonus potential.
  
  
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
  
  
• Paid parking and transportation benefits.
  
  
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including:
  
  
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
    
    
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
    
    
  • Medical dental and vision coverage
    
    
• Generous paid time off and bank holidays.
  
  
• Access to training and professional development programs.
  
  
• Sponsorship and support for obtaining professional certifications.
  
  
• A culture of collaboration continuous improvement and shared success.

At First Western Trust were more than just a financial institutionwere a team of forward-thinkers committed to excellence innovation and impact. Our culture thrives on teamwork and mutual respect grounded in the belief that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and help us tackle challenges in fresh effective ways.

We celebrate each others successes welcome new ideas and take personal ownership in everything we do. A genuine desire to positively impact our clients communities and one another drives our work. We meet challenges with a growth mindset act with urgency and accountability and constantly strive to raise the bar for ourselves and our clients.

Leadership at First Western means setting an example and fostering a culture of trust transparency and respect. Whether youre just beginning your journey or bringing years of experience youll find a welcoming community where your contributions are valued and your potential is boundless.

We expect our people to:

• Demand and reward excellence.
• Take action and responsibility.
• Collaborate communicate openly and give/receive feedback with trust.
• Go above and beyond to do whats rightalways.

If that sounds like you youll fit right in.

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First Western Trust is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where every team member is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status. For accommodation requests please contact .