Head of Corporate Banking and Syndications

Central Bank; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bank is seeking a Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking & Syndications to lead enterprise middle market banking, complex credit solutions, and syndicated lending initiatives. This role partners with market presidents and executive leadership to deliver sophisticated financing for large relationships.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, transaction expertise, and risk-aware execution while maintaining profitability standards across markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise middle market banking initiatives, growth priorities, and opportunity development.
• Partner with internal teams and market leadership to deliver coordinated financial solutions for complex clients.
• Structure and advise on sophisticated lending transactions including acquisition financing, leveraged transactions, cash flow lending, and syndicated facilities.
• Build and oversee the Bank's loan syndication function, including partner relationships and governance.
• Set enterprise standards for complex credit transactions and ensure consistent execution across markets.
• Collaborate with Credit Administration and senior leadership to align with policy, portfolio management, and risk appetite.
• Monitor market adoption, portfolio performance, and profitability of corporate banking activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
• Comply with banking regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act and information security standards.

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking & Syndications serves as the enterprise leader for complex commercial credit solutions, middle market banking initiatives, and syndicated lending activities across Central Bank. This position partners with market presidents, commercial banking leaders, credit administration, treasury management, and executive leadership to deliver sophisticated financing solutions for larger and more complex commercial relationships. The role provides strategic leadership, transaction expertise, and execution support while maintaining strong risk management and relationship profitability standards.

Essential Duties And Accountabilities

• Lead enterprise middle market banking initiatives, including target segment strategies, growth priorities, and opportunity development.
• Partner with internal business lines and market leadership to deliver coordinated financial solutions for complex commercial clients.
• Structure and advise on sophisticated lending transactions, including acquisition financing, leveraged transactions, cash flow lending, ownership transition financing, syndicated lending, and multi-bank credit facilities.
• Build and oversee the Bank's loan syndication function, including participation strategies, bank partner relationships, syndication governance, and capital provider relationships.
• Establish and promote enterprise standards for complex credit transactions while supporting consistent execution across markets.
• Collaborate with Credit Administration and executive leadership to ensure alignment with credit policy, regulatory expectations, portfolio management objectives, and risk appetite.
• Monitor market adoption, portfolio performance, and relationship profitability associated with corporate banking and syndication activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as needed.
• Comply with all applicable banking regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act requirements and information security standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and direction for corporate banking and syndication activities across the enterprise. Direct supervisory responsibilities, if any, will be determined by organizational structure and business needs.

Additional Requirements

Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are required for this position. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.