Community Bank President

Fishback Financial Corporation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) & ESOP Profit Sharing

Wellness Program

Education assistance

Paid Volunteer Service Hours

In-House Childcare & Preschool

Job summary

Fishback Financial Corporation in Indiana is seeking a Community Bank President/Senior Commercial Banker to oversee the branch and cultivate business banking relationships. This role demands exceptional skills to drive revenue growth and foster client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience, including strong expertise in lending. The position includes comprehensive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) match, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic partner.
• Regularly network with business professionals and build long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and foster open communication.
• Actively mentor staff and ensure effective performance.
• Proactively pursue complex new business relationships.

Skills

Strong experience in lending and credit analysis

Superior service, communication, presentation, sales, and negotiation skills

Deep knowledge of business financial concepts

Demonstrated ability to navigate complex business needs

Education

Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 8 years of relevant experience

Job description

Job Description

The Community Bank President/Senior Commercial Banker plays a pivotal role in cultivating profitable business banking relationships, with a primary emphasis on proactively identifying and pursuing new, substantial business opportunities with exceptionally complex, high‑impact clients.

As the Community Bank President, this individual provides strong oversight of the branch (with retail deposits under $100 million) and engages actively with the local community to foster meaningful relationships and promote the bank’s presence.

This person is instrumental in driving revenue growth through the recommendation and implementation of financial solutions that will help clients achieve their goals, by leveraging exceptional communication, strategic, and development skills.

This role requires a deep and sophisticated understanding of market dynamics and industry trends, with exceptional business acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or the equivalent.
• Strong experience in lending and credit analysis.
• Deep knowledge of business financial concepts.
• Superior service, communication, presentation, sales, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex business needs and serve as a strategic partner.
• Regular and frequent networking with business professionals, industry experts, and building deep, long‑term relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead the team and develop an atmosphere of teamwork, open communication, and unity.
• Provide oversight of all services offered.
• Actively mentor staff and ensure they are trained, evaluated, and motivated to perform their responsibilities effectively and progressively.
• Proactively initiate, pursue, and foster highly complex new business relationships with high impact and revenue potential by employing strategic and targeted prospecting techniques.
• Develop and execute multi‑faceted sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue goals, fostering long‑term relationships with existing and prospective high‑revenue clients.
• Regularly engage with high‑impact business clients to cultivate significant, meaningful connections through in‑depth interviews and perspective sharing.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor, offering expert guidance on products and solutions to enhance client profitability.
• Analyze intricate financial data, craft, and present tailored financial solutions.
• Negotiate and establish terms for business banking relationships, ensuring compliance within guidelines.
• Apply exceptional credit judgment to evaluate complex credit risks associated with prospective clients.
• Present comprehensive credit proposals, collaborating with credit teams for prudent risk management; ensuring credit quality and optimal loan performance.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, identify opportunities for growth, and maintain a competitive edge.
• Collaborate frequently with internal stakeholders to leverage products and services that align with clients’ financial needs and objectives.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Cash Management products and services, skillfully implementing cross‑selling strategies to enhance client satisfaction and overall business success.
• Attend pertinent loan, team, and business development meetings to actively contribute to decisions impacting the Business Banking Department.
• Act in accordance with FBT policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook.
• Adhere to compliance procedures and participate in required compliance training.

Compensation

Salary Grade 8

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits: health, dental, vision, and life insurance; optional additional life, disability, and other insurance.
• 401(k) & ESOP Profit Sharing: employees are owners, with a match of up to 7% of contributions.
• Wellness Program: the Healthy Way Program incentivizes gym membership and hosts educational programs and challenges.
• Education: student loan repayment assistance program and tuition reimbursement.
• Volunteer Service Hours: paid 16 hours to volunteer for local charities.
• In‑House Childcare & Preschool: Kid's World childcare and preschool available for employees’ children and grandchildren.

Equal Opportunity Statement

First Bank & Trust is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Read our complete Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Application Process

Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at 800.843.1552 or email [e-mail].