Community Banker

First Horizon Bank; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with wellness incentives

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentor program

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

First Horizon Bank in the United States is seeking a client-focused professional to manage a portfolio of commercial, business banking, and private clients. You will deepen relationships, advise on credit and deposits, and coordinate with internal specialists to deliver integrated banking solutions.

The role emphasizes community presence, regulatory compliance, and growth across deposits and loans. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience, with a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value clients through deepening relationships and proactive outreach.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor by understanding each client’s financial goals and needs.
• Deliver customized solutions including credit and deposits in partnership with internal specialists.
• Lead client conversations with advanced credit knowledge and structure complex banking solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Credit, Treasury Management, Wealth and specialty banking teams) for an integrated client experience.
• Coordinate with the relationship team on loan structuring, pricing, underwriting and closing documents.
• Drive growth through deposits, loans and fee income while meeting sales and client retention targets.
• Maintain community presence to generate referrals and build new client relationships.
• Stay informed on economic, legal, and market trends impacting clients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Mentor team members and model First Horizon values.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship management

Credit knowledge

Financial advice

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SUMMARY

Develop new customer prospects and business, with the potential to manage and maintain a portfolio of commercial, business banking, and private clients, in line with local market dynamics. Offer a wide variety of loans, deposits, other banking products, and services to build long-term and profitable customer relationships. Ensure credit quality and risks are identified in client portfolio as well as maintaining profitable growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value clients by deepening existing relationships and acquiring new ones through proactive outreach and client-focused solutions.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor by thoroughly understanding each client’s financial situation, goals, and needs.
• Recommend and deliver customized solutions, including credit, deposits, and other products, partnering with internal specialists.
• Lead client conversations with advanced credit knowledge and structure complex credit and banking solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners - including Credit, Treasury Management, Wealth and specialty banking team partners - to deliver an integrated client experience.
• Work closely with relationship team on loan structure, pricing, underwriting & closing documentation, and ongoing portfolio management needs.
• Drive growth through deposits, loans, and fee income; meet or exceed sales and client retention goals.
• Maintain a strong presence in the community to generate referrals and build new client relationships and help make our local communities stronger.
• Stay informed on economic, legal, and market trends impacting clients, acting as a resource to clients.
• Monitor and manage client portfolios for changes in financial status, product needs, and risk exposure.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, credit policies and other internal policies, completing required training on time.
• Act as a peer mentor and culture champion, modeling team-based collaboration and First Horizon values.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor (4-year college) degree, 1-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

ABOUT US

First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

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