Business Banker

First Citizens Bank; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank in Hendersonville, NC is seeking a Business Banker to grow and manage customer relationships with local business owners, helping them reach goals through loans, deposits and cash management.

You will develop an active prospect list, engage with community events and coordinate with credit partners to expedite loan approvals while expanding full banking relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years' experience in commercial or business lending, credit or development.
• Or a high school diploma/GED with 8 years' relevant experience.
• Experience building and expanding customer relationships in the community.

Responsibilities

• Grow bank relationships through business loans, deposits and fee income.
• Leverage network to engage local business owners and opportunities.
• Represent the bank at civic, community and networking events.
• Support efficient loan approvals with collaboration with credit partners.
• Collaborate with bank partners to deepen the full client relationship.

Skills

Structured sales process

Financial guidance

Sales planning & forecasting

Financial analysis

Credit underwriting

Business lending knowledge

Deposit & cash management

Retail & wealth knowledge

Business development

Networking & influence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

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 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 develop and maintain an active prospect list, customer outreach plan and quality referral sources for companies, on average, between $1-$10MM in annual revenues. They are the primary contact for borrowing needs and provide subject matter expertise for deposit and cash flow management. Business Bankers work with various internal partners to build and manage full banking relationships.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

In this role you will get to:

• Make an impact by contributing to the growth of the bank through business loans, deposits and fee income.


• Leverage your network to engage with local business owners and companies to develop business lending opportunities.


• Represent the bank in the community by attending and participating in civic, community and networking events.


• Engage in an efficient loan approval process with open communication and exposure to credit partners.


• Be part of a collaborative team with various bank partners to support and deepen the full client relationship.

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: Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 8 years' experience in Commercial or business lending, credit or business development

Additional Requirements:

Business development experience

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

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 benefits.