Market President - Growth & Community Banking Leader

Columbia Bank; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Columbia Bank in Irvine, CA seeks a Market President to lead performance, growth, and risk across a defined market. The role drives a 1–3 year growth plan with direct accountability for revenue, deposits, loans, and profitability, while building a strong leadership team.

You will own the market P&L, foster client relationships, coordinate partners, and ensure risk controls and regulatory compliance are integrated into strategy and operations.

Qualifications

• Senior banking leadership experience required.
• Experience leading retail and business banking performance.
• Proven revenue, expense, and profitability accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated market plan across customer life cycle.
• Own market P&L and balance-sheet outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of local economic trends and adjust strategy.
• Lead coordinated growth across banking segments and partners.
• Orchestrate partnerships to deliver integrated solutions and client experience.
• Establish pricing, pipeline, and performance-management routines.

Skills

Enterprise leadership

Financial acumen

P&L management

Credit risk judgment

One Bank leadership

Strategic planning

Executive presence

Talent development

Regulatory risk knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/economics/accounting

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Columbia Bank in Irvine, CA seeks a Market President to lead performance, growth, and risk across a defined market. The role drives a 1–3 year growth plan with direct accountability for revenue, deposits, loans, and profitability, while building a strong leadership team.

You will own the market P&L, foster client relationships, coordinate partners, and ensure risk controls and regulatory compliance are integrated into strategy and operations.