Area Executive Community

First Citizens; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Job summary

First Citizens seeks an Area Executive to drive performance and profitability across the Community West Region in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. You will provide strategic direction for branch teams and partner with retail, business, commercial, and corporate groups to hit growth and profitability targets.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and execution of regional business strategies with a focus on client outcomes and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years in Commercial, Business or Retail Banking preferred.
• Experience leading banking teams and delivering growth in midwest markets is a plus.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and risk management capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop banking leaders and teams to achieve market goals.
• Drive revenue growth and relationship expansion across multiple banking lines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, strong controls, and sound risk management practices.

Skills

Sales planning

Business development

Credit administration

Local board management

Networking / centers of influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

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.