Area Executive Community

First Citizens Bank; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking an Area Executive to drive performance for the Community West Region, covering Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. The role provides strategic direction and sales leadership for branch banking teams and partners across retail, business, commercial and corporate groups.

The position may be based in any First Citizens office location within the Minnesota, South Dakota or North Dakota footprint, with responsibility to grow revenue, depth of client relationships,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 10 years in Commercial, Business or Retail Banking.
• HS Diploma or GED with 14 years in Commercial, Business or Retail Banking.
• Experience in leadership, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop banking leaders and teams to achieve market goals.
• Drive revenue growth and client relationship expansion across multiple banking segments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and strong control environment.

Skills

Sales planning

Business development

Credit administration

Local board management

Networking & influence

Risk identification

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 10 years exp.

HS Diploma/GED + 14 years exp.

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 Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. 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.

Overview

The Area Executive is responsible for driving the financial performance, growth, and profitability of the Bank’s Community West Region, encompassing markets in Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. 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 Minnesota, South Dakota or North Dakota 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
• Risk Identification
• Risk Mitigation

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.