Private Client Director

First Horizon Corp.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with wellness incentives

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentor program

401(k) with 6% match

First Horizon benefits site

Job summary

First Horizon Corporation, headquartered in Memphis, TN, seeks a seasoned Private Client leader to drive sales, set strategic initiatives, and coach high-performing teams. The role emphasizes risk oversight and adherence to regulatory standards within a defined geographic area.

The ideal candidate will have extensive private banking leadership experience, strong relationship-building, and a track record of expanding market share while managing budgets and community presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college.
• 10+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Experience recruiting, leading, and coaching private banking teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales process and ensure overall success of the Private Client team, executing strategic initiatives.
• Recruit, lead, and coach private banking teams, fostering growth and client-centric excellence.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, community leaders, and stakeholders to expand market share.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for execution of broad-based Private Client banking activities within a specifically defined geographic area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive sales process and ensure overall success of the Private Client team, executing strategic initiatives in alignment with organizational financial goals.
• Recruit, lead, and coach private banking teams, fostering a culture of professional growth and client-centric excellence.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, community leaders, and stakeholders to expand market share and promote First Horizon Bank within the community.
• Oversee Private Client team’s credit, financial, and compliance performance, effectively managing risk and ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Meet the market’s defined Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) objectives.
• Collaborate with the Regional President and Line of Business leaders to support the development and implementation of strategies.
• Manage the Private Client team’s budget (including First Horizon Foundation allocations), ensuring effective management of expenses to meet financial targets.
• Represent First Horizon Bank at local community events and professional forums to enhance the bank’s brand and visibility.
• Effectively communicate strategic goals, performance expectations, and organizational updates to associates.
• Serve as primary point of contact for business continuity efforts.
• Assess client needs and associate feedback to continuously improve service offerings and identify growth opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating designated teams or certain personnel in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; providing pay change recommendations; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college preferred and 10+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

About Us

First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

Benefit Highlights

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

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