Market President Gainesville Texas

ThinkingAhead; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ThinkingAhead seeks a Market President to lead the Gainesville, TX community banking operation. You will own the market, oversee lending, operations, and personnel, and serve as the bank's face in local business and civic circles.

The role demands 10–20 years of banking leadership, strong regulatory and financial expertise, and a proven track record in negotiation, underwriting, and credit analysis. Exceptional leadership and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• 10-20 years of banking and management experience.
• Strong regulatory and financial expertise in banking.
• Proven negotiation, underwriting, and credit analysis skills.
• Demonstrated leadership within a matrix organizational structure.
• Gravitas to communicate complex financial concepts to senior leadership and board.
• Polished, professional presence representing the bank.

Responsibilities

• Own the market — full accountability for balance sheet, income statement, and loan portfolio.
• Lead the team — direct supervision of Loan Officers, Loan Assistants, CSRs, and tellers.
• Drive growth — expand retail and commercial market share through lending and relationship development.
• Manage risk — oversee new loan requests, past dues, classified loans, non-accruals, overdrafts, and exceptions.
• Be the face of the bank — represent the institution in community, civic, and business organizations.
• Develop people — educate, mentor, and build a high-performing team culture.

Skills

Market leadership

Banking experience

Regulatory expertise

Negotiation

Credit analysis

Leadership

Communication to leadership

Professional presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

A well-established community bank with over a century of history and 70+ locations across Oklahoma and Texas is seeking a dynamic Market President to lead its Gainesville community banking operation. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility leadership role with true P&L ownership, deep community impact, and the backing of a strong regional institution.

The Opportunity

As Market President, you won't just manage a branch — you'll own a market. You'll be entrusted with the full lending portfolio, community bank operations, and personnel leadership for the Gainesville region, all while serving as the face of the bank in local business and civic circles. If you're a seasoned banking leader who thrives on autonomy, relationship-building, and driving profitable growth, this is your next chapter.

What You'll Do

• Own the market — full accountability for the community bank's balance sheet, income statement, and loan portfolio
• Lead the team — direct supervision of Loan Officers, Loan Assistants, CSRs, and tellers
• Drive growth — expand retail and commercial market share through strategic lending and relationship development
• Manage risk — oversee new loan requests, past dues, classified loans, non-accruals, overdrafts, and exceptions
• Be the face of the bank — represent the institution in community, civic, and business organizations
• Develop people — educate, mentor, and build a high-performing team culture

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
• 10-20 years of relevant banking and management experience
• Strong regulatory and financial expertise within the banking industry
• Proven negotiation, underwriting, and credit analysis skills
• Demonstrated leadership within a matrix organizational structure
• The gravitas to communicate complex financial concepts to senior leadership and the board
• A polished, professional presence — you represent the bank everywhere you go

Why This Role

This is a chance to lead with real authority in a company that values community roots, long-term relationships, and professional excellence. You'll have direct influence over the market's success and the platform to make a visible, lasting impact.

This search is being conducted confidentially.