Group Director - Senior Vice President

Flagstar Bank; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 140,137 - 315,524; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Comprehensive leave program

Job summary

Flagstar Bank is seeking a Group Director - Senior Vice President in Melville, NY to build strong client relationships in the Private Bank. The role includes new client acquisition, client management, and risk management responsibilities. Candidates should have over 10 years in banking, strong leadership skills, and a focus on relationship management. This position offers a competitive salary range of $140,137.50 - $315,524.00 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in banking with a focus on relationship management & business development.
• Credit Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in developing opportunities with targeted Commercial and High Net Worth prospects.
• Regularly meet with top clients to ensure satisfaction and assess needs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risk in accordance with the Risk Governance Framework.

Skills

Strong knowledge of financial products/services

People Leadership, Coaching & Motivation

Sales & Relationship Management

Customer Service

Communications

Organizational Skills

Ability to make independent decisions

Education

Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or Business Management

College, Vocational or Associates Degree (2 years or equivalent)

Job description

Job Summary

The Group Director will be responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships for the Private Bank by providing personalized banking products and services.

Position Title

Group Director - Senior Vice President

Location

New York, NY 10018

Responsibilities

New Client Acquisition

• Leads team in developing opportunities with bank targeted Commercial and High Net Worth prospects through customer referrals, COI referrals, networking, and other sources. Responsible for ensuring new clients in their respective region fall within the bank’s risk protocol and framework.

Client Management

• Regularly meets with top clients to ensure customer satisfaction and assess incremental needs.
• Determines customers’ financial needs and presents needs-based solutions. Uses independent judgement and discretion to make decisions on customer related matters within one’s authority, escalating matters to Senior Management that are outside the authority of the role. Effectively partners with key product partners to bring the full strength of Flagstar Commercial & Private Bank to clients and prospects as appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring team members are operating within the bank’s risk protocol and framework.

Risk Management

• Uses independent judgement and discretion to make decisions. Identifies, assesses, monitors, controls, reports, and mitigates risk in accordance with the Risk Governance Framework, in the context of their specific accountabilities.

People Management / Leadership

• Responsible for talent management functions including employment, performance evaluations, staff development/training, disciplinary actions, succession planning and ensuring all staff comply with compliance & 1LoD requirements. Supports staff members in new client acquisition, structuring loans, pricing, and deepening relationships.

Additional Accountabilities

• Performs special projects and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed, and completes required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education level required: College, Vocational or Associates Degree (2 years or equivalent)
• Minimum experience required: 10+ Years in banking with a focus on relationship management & business development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) with a major of Accounting, Economics, Finance, or Business Management.
• Credit Training

Job Competencies

• Strong knowledge of financial products/services, including lending and cash management.
• People Leadership, Coaching & Motivation.
• Sales & Relationship Management.
• Customer Service.
• Communications.
• Organizational Skills.
• Local travel to visit clients and prospects required.
• Ability to make independent decisions balancing risk.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross‑functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
• Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
• Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing clear and accurate compensation information in accordance with applicable laws. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Pay Range

$140,137.50 - $315,524.00