Business Banker

First Citizens Bank; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is hiring a Business Banker in Alpharetta, GA to lead a team, grow a portfolio of business banking relationships and serve as the primary contact for borrowing needs up to $5MM. You will collaborate with bank partners to deliver deposits and related services and expand the customer base through strategic outreach.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, financial guidance and adherence to regulatory and bank policies, with opportunities for community engagement and CRA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years in commercial/business lending or related field.
• High school diploma with 8+ years in commercial or business lending/credit.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team and drive performance with coaching and accountability.
• Acquire and manage a portfolio of business banking relationships.
• Engage partners to provide deposits and related business services.
• Develop prospect lists and referrals to meet production goals.
• Use structured sales processes to meet community needs and CRA goals.

Skills

Structured sales

Financial guidance

Sales planning

Financial analysis

Credit underwriting

Business lending

Deposit & cash management

Networking & referrals

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 4 years in Commercial Lending

High School Diploma + 8 years in Commercial Lending

Job description

Overview

Forever Strong. What sets First Citizens apart? Strong leadership, enduring values and a commitment to helping people and businesses prosper. As a Business Banker at First Citizens Bank you will carry on our tradition of developing and expanding relationships with business owners in your community to help them meet their financial goals. Business Bankers are responsible for acquiring and managing a portfolio of business banking relationships, and the primary contact for borrowing needs up to $5MM. This associate engages bank partners to provide a full range of deposit and related business services. Larger relationships may be managed with manager approval and/or appropriate partner support. Develops and maintains an active prospect list, customer outreach plan and quality referral sources in accordance with a sales plan to achieve production goals and profitability objectives.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Team Management

Manage performance and personnel functions for a team, ensuring operational soundness while executing on a plan to deliver results that create value for the customer and meet the financial expectations of the bank. Drive accountability to role expectations, responsibilities and authorities, providing one on one feedback and coaching that supports associate development and achievement of results. Regularly and proactively leverage the expertise of bank partners, other managers or team

Sales

Achieve individual and/or team financial, production and relationship results relative to the specific metrics and goals assigned. Sales results should align with the needs of the community and ultimately support the organizational commitment to diverse lending. Engage with customers, prospects and referral sources through proactive outreach. When appropriate, represents the Bank in the community by attending and participating in civic and community events for the purpose of generating additional business and identifying potential CRA opportunities for the Bank. Engage in sales practices that are aligned to create value for both the customer and the bank. Appropriate partnering, planning and preparation occurs to ensure conversations provide the relevant financial guidance needed to drive informed decisions.

Service Standards

Foster collaborative partnerships that deliver value for customers, prospects and colleagues. Initiate conversation to uncover sales or referral opportunities. Listen attentively and ask insightful questions to understand customer needs and preferences; and take prompt actions to address immediate needs. Proactively look for way to optimize performance by seeking coaching, supporting Bank initiatives and leveraging tools to enhance activities.

Operations and Administration

Comply with all regulations, bank policies, procedures and delegated authorities to manage risk related to credit, operational, reputational, regulatory and legal aspects of personal interactions, customer transactions and financial exposures. Complete required training by established deadlines. Perform general office management duties as assigned to ensure operational efficiency. Associates in roles defined to take deposits are accountable for transaction accuracy and operational efficiency of that function. The results may include an accountability for individual contribution as well as team performance.

Position Specific Skills

• Application of a structured sales process
• Providing financial guidance and expertise
• Sales planning and forecasting
• Financial analysis
• Credit underwriting
• Knowledge of business lending, deposit and cash management solutions
• Knowledge retail and wealth solutions referred
• Business development
• Networking and building centers of influence

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Commercial or business lending, credit or business development OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Commercial or business lending, credit or business development

Preferred Qualifications

• Established COI's and referral sources
• Financial analysis and credit underwriting skills
• Knowledge of business lending, deposit and cash management solutions
• Ability to provide financial guidance and expertise
• Sales planning and forecasting experience
• Required Licenses or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license. Position requires frequent driving to other offices, bank customers, etc. Bank car not provided.
• "This position may be filled as a Business Banker II or III based on the skills and experience of the selected candidate."

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.