Area Executive Community

First Citizens Bank; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank seeks an Area Executive to drive performance and growth across the Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska footprint. You will lead branch banking leaders, set strategic direction, and cultivate cross-functional partnerships to achieve sales and profitability goals.

The role requires exceptional leadership, strong client focus, and experience managing risk in a multi-market environment. Based in any First Citizens office within the footprint, you will partner with retail, business,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years in Commercial, Business or Retail Banking preferred.
• Alternative: HS diploma/GED with 14+ years of related banking experience will be considered.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop banking leaders and teams to achieve market goals and drive high-performance culture.
• Promote revenue growth by expanding client relationships across retail, business, commercial, and corporate banking.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and risk management standards; maintain strong control environment.

Skills

Sales planning

Business development

Credit administration

Local board management

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance

High School Diploma or GED with 14+ years banking experience

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 across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. 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 Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska footprint.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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.

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.

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.