Area Executive Community

First Citizens; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens is seeking an Area Executive to lead the Bank's Community West Region in Idaho and Wyoming, driving growth, profitability and strategic direction.

You will oversee branch banking leaders, collaborate across retail, commercial, and corporate teams, and ensure risk controls while delivering exceptional client outcomes.

This senior role offers scope to shape regional sales, talent development, and customer strategies within a major banking group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 10 years in commercial, business or retail banking, or GED/Equivalent with 14 years.
• Experience leading banking teams and driving revenue growth.
• Strong risk management and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop banking leaders to achieve market goals.
• Drive revenue growth by promoting a client-focused sales culture across retail, business, commercial and corporate teams.
• Oversee risk and operations, ensuring compliance and strong control environment.
• Build relationships with local boards and centers of influence to achieve objectives.

Skills

Sales planning

Business development

Credit administration

Local board mgmt

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 10 years or GED + 14 years in banking

Job description

Overview

The Area Executive is responsible for driving the financial performance, growth, and profitability of the Bank's Community West Region, encompassing markets in Idaho and Wyoming. This leader provides strategic direction and sales leadership for branch banking teams, while fostering strong partnerships across the organization. The Area Executive develops and executes regional business and sales strategies to achieve the Bank's growth, revenue, client acquisition, and profitability objectives.

This position may be based in any First Citizens office location within the Idaho and Wyoming footprint.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and develop banking leaders and teams to achieve market goals. Drive accountability, provide coaching and feedback, and foster a high-performance culture focused on client outcomes, associate engagement, and talent development.

Client Experience & Growth

Drive revenue growth and relationship expansion by promoting a client-focused sales culture. Partner across retail, business banking, commercial banking, and corporate teams to identify opportunities, deepen relationships, and achieve business objectives.

Risk & Operations Management

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Bank policies, and risk management standards. Oversee operational performance, maintain a strong control environment, and balance growth objectives with sound risk management practices.

Position Specific Skills

• Sales planning and forecasting
• Business development
• Credit administration
• Local board management
• Networking and building centers of influence

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 14 years' experience in Commercial, Business or Retail Banking.

Additional Information

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.