Market President – Great Bend, KS

Equity Bank; Kansas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Equity Bank seeks a Market President for its Commercial Lending department in Kansas. This senior leader will oversee the Great Bend, St. Johns, Larned, Macksville market and guide team performance, risk management, and deposits growth.

The role requires 10+ years of banking experience with lending focus, plus 5+ years of leadership. You will drive profitability, build client relationships, and participate in executive oversight within the bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related major.
• Ten+ years in banking with emphasis on lending and credit.
• At least five years managing teams and bank locations.
• Strong credit analysis and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication.
• Proficient in Windows-based computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the assigned market.
• Oversee commercial bank staffing and recruitment.
• Drive loan growth and profitability for the market.
• Maintain credit quality and risk ratings at market level.
• Represent the bank on community committees and boards.
• Collaborate with branches to achieve deposits targets.

Skills

Leadership

Credit analysis

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

Team management

Customer relationship mgmt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/ Finance or related major

Tools

Windows-based systems

Job description

Position: Market President

Department: Commercial Lending

Location: Great Bend, St. Johns, Larned, Macksville, KS

Job Type: Full-Time/Salary
Jump start your career at Equity Bank ! We are currently hiring energetic, team oriented, and community focused individuals to join our team! With a team of best-in-class customer service experts, you’ll help to build and expand on client relationships, deliver the banking products and services that meet the unique and individual needs of clients, and create and uphold an atmosphere of superior experience and service. At Equity Bank we’ll help you invest in your community through volunteer opportunities which align with our company initiatives and core values.

++Responsibilities and Expectations++

Key Responsibilities
Effectively manage the assigned market

• Commercial bank staffing and recruiting
• Boost morale
• Maintain focus on commercial banking target market
• Excellent public relations and community image
• Serve on appropriate civic and business committees/boards in the community
• Achieve profitability for the Market at desirous levels

Lead, manage and drive sales activities of the Bank in the market

• Achieve loan growth goals per annual budget and five year plan both individually and as a team
• Create strong sales culture
• Track performance and coach as needed
• Schedule and make customer and prospect calls both direct and with other team members
• Build prospect lists
• Regularly scheduled sales meetings

Maintain good credit quality at the market level

• <1% past 30 days at each quarter end
• <15% technical exceptions each quarter end
• Accurate risk code ratings

Drive deposit growth

• Work with loan officers and branches to achieve goal, particularly on non-interest bearing deposits
• Work with Treasury Management group to achieve fee income goals

Strong and proactive participation in the Company’s Executive Management Team

• Attend EVP meetings and complete assigned tasks
• Voting member of Bank’s Directors Loan Committee
• Participation on other appropriate Bank committees

++Required Skills & Education++

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related major
• 10+ years of banking, with emphasis on lending
• 5 or more years managing teams, including all aspects of a bank location
• Excellent credit analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional manner
• Computer skills, especially the ability to work in Windows based systems

Who We Are
Equity Bank, a full-service, $7.9 billion community bank, is based in Wichita, Kansas, with over 80 bank offices throughout Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.
At Equity Bank, you can find exciting opportunities to challenge you, expand your skills, and reward your contributions. Our employees receive competitive compensation and benefits, while working in an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth. We’re searching for motivated individuals who are passionate about serving others, learning new technologies, and working as part of a team.
Equity Bank offers a full range of financial solutions, including online and mobile banking, commercial loans, consumer banking, and mortgage loans, treasury management service, the best solutions for your business, and absolutely zero ATM fees, anywhere.

What’s in it for you?
We believe your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation package. We work year-round to ensure that we provide our employees with the most up-to-date, competitive program. We thoroughly evaluate our benefit plans and strive to provide quality benefits that support the physical and financial well-being of our employees and their families.

Benefits Available:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Group Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Group Cancer Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan w/Company Match
• Generous Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Pet Insurance
• Retail Banking Benefits

Find your future at Equity Bank!
The above statements are intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by most people assigned to this job. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Requirements
This position requires standing, walking, bending, and squatting on a regular basis. May require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others.

Work Environment
This position regularly works in an office setting. Most of the job duties require the employee to be working with computers and electronic media on a regular basis.

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer and will not make employment decisions based on an applicant’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.