Regional Community Development Officer - Community Development

WesBanco; Bowie (MD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WesBanco seeks a Regional Community Development Officer to promote and execute community development and CRA programs. This remote position requires strong networking and communication skills, with a focus on developing strategies that enhance the bank's community presence and involvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

22 days PTO

5 days Short Term Disability

401(k) with employee match

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in CRA or community/economic development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and execute community development and CRA programs.
• Analyze market performance data and develop initiatives.
• Liaison between Corporate Community Development Department and market.

Skills

Networking

Engagement

Outreach

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

SUMMARY:

Working within a designated geographical area, the Regional Community Development Officer is responsible for the promotion and execution of WesBanco’s community development and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) programs and initiatives under the guidance of and in coordination with WesBanco’s Corporate Community Development Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Banking is a highly regulated industry and the successful candidate will be expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the bank’s policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing. The successful candidate will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Maintains knowledge of the CRA and related banking rules and regulations to understand, develop, and convey strategic performance objectives;

Maintains knowledge of WesBanco lending and deposit products, including proprietary and third-party community development products that address the needs of low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons and small businesses. Understands the Bank’s credit policy and lending processes and procedures;

Maintains a thorough knowledge of the programs, initiatives, and processes of the Community Development Department;

Works with the Market President in each assigned market to assemble a Community Development Council in the Market and to appoint a Chair and/or Co-Chair(s) to lead the Council;

Serves as the liaison between the Corporate Community Development Department, the Market President (s), and the Market Community Development Councils.

In coordination with the Market President(s) and other key stakeholders, analyzes market performance data, using the results to develop strategic initiatives, programs and projects to improve CRA performance in the applicable market(s);

Leads assigned Market Community Development Council(s) in understanding performance reports and in developing the CRA action plan to ensure successful performance in meeting CRA goals and objectives;

Monitors CRA lending, service and investment performance within the assigned market(s) to ensure progress towards performance benchmarks. Offers suggestions and recommendations to the applicable market on areas of improvement and coordinates performance plans with the Corporate Community Development Department;

Assists employees with questions on qualifying community development services, donations/investments and loans in the market. Performs an initial review of qualifying activities from the assigned markets, including services, and ensures all necessary documentation has been submitted to support qualification;

In coordination with market staff, actively engages with strategic community partners and centers of influence that include, but are not limited to, community development and not-for-profit organizations, state and local government agencies, economic development agencies, educational organizations including schools, colleges and universities, housing providers and developers, businesses within the community, and others. Determines opportunities for community development loans, services and investments with these key stakeholders and facilitates meetings with the market staff;

In coordination with the Market Community Development Council(s), determines and recommends available local, state, regional or federal community development financing programs and initiatives that may benefit WesBanco clients and provide a competitive advantage for WesBanco;

In coordination with the Market Community Development Council(s), keeps abreast of local and regional economic indicators and conditions that may influence CRA performance. Assists the Council(s) with the development of performance context reports;

Represents WesBanco at community and CRA-related activities and events to identify potential opportunities, elevate the WesBanco brand and develop and expand beneficial relationships;

Actively participates in regional CRA-related boards and committees to stay informed of state and regional issues that affect CRA and community development strategies;

In coordination with the Corporate Community Development Department, facilitates and participates in community needs assessment and/or community planning meetings to keep abreast of credit and financial needs in the community;

Provides updates and advance notice of significant CRA and community development events to management and the Corporate Community Development Department. Works with Marketing and Corporate Communications to feature market or regional community development events and activities through media platforms;

At the direction of the Corporate Community Development Department, performs other duties as assigned to ensure each WesBanco market meets corporate CRA and community development performance standards and strategies.

Actively promotes WesBanco Bank and cross sells WesBanco products and services when possible.

Promotes and raises awareness of WesBanco’s community development program and legacy, especially in new or emerging markets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work as part of a team in support of the Bank's performance goals and objectives.

Strong networking, engagement, and outreach skills. Ability to determine and engage with centers of influence and community organizations, governmental and quasi-governmental agencies, economic development agencies and similar entities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Intermediate level (skilled functioning) knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. `

This position is for a regional officer serving one or more WesBanco markets. The applicant must have the ability to travel, including overnight travel, when required. May also require travel to industry conferences or similar events.

Ability to organize and set priorities to ensure completion of workload.

This position is 100% remote. Disciplined, motivated, self-starter.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The applicant must have the ability to travel, including overnight travel, when required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The wage range for the position is $70,000-$80,000annually. The position includes 22 days of PTO (Paid Time Off), 5 days of STD (Short Term Disability), 11 annual paid holidays and 1 float holiday. WesBanco has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, and vision, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care Flexible Spending, Transportation Fringe Benefit Plan, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Optional Life, access to voluntary benefit products such as Cancer, Term & Universal Life, Accident, Short-Term Disability and Critical Illness policies, and other ancillary benefit products. WesBanco also offers 401(k) with employee match. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent experience or combination of experience and education required. Suitable majors or areas of experience include, but are not limited to, Banking, Finance, Urban Planning/Studies, Housing and Economic Development, Government, Social Sciences (Sociology, Human Development & Family Studies, Economics);

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a CRA or community or economic development required.

Experience in networking, engagement, and outreach with centers of influence and community organizations, governmental and quasi-governmental agencies, economic development agencies and similar entities is required.