Senior Business Banking Leader: Growth & Strategy

SOUTHSTATE BANK; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 153,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthState Bank is seeking a seasoned leader for its Business Banking team in Florida. The role drives targeted growth of business relationships through proactive loan origination and deposit expansion, while applying disciplined credit judgment and risk management practices.

You will provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to ensure team performance, consistent execution, and adherence to credit and risk standards across the region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of banking experience with emphasis on business lending, credit analysis, and deposit relationship management, including leadership or team oversight responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Business Banking Relationship Managers, guiding deal structuring, business development strategies, and portfolio management to ensure consistent performance.
• Develops and reinforces team adoption of targeted prospecting and relationship expansion strategies to generate loan and core deposit growth within risk parameters.
• Reviews loan packages for accuracy and adherence to credit policy before submission or approval, ensuring alignment with cross-functional partners.
• Partner with branch teams, credit, treasury, and operations to coordinate solutions and enhance the client experience while supporting growth and risk management.
• Drive growth in core deposits and fee income by referring to Treasury Management and merchant services, coaching team members on deposit growth strategies.
• Maintain compliance with BSA/AML and Fair Lending, with documentation and audit readiness across team activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Credit analysis

Business banking

Relationship management

Loan origination

Deposit growth

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

SouthState Bank is seeking a seasoned leader for its Business Banking team in Florida. The role drives targeted growth of business relationships through proactive loan origination and deposit expansion, while applying disciplined credit judgment and risk management practices.

You will provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to ensure team performance, consistent execution, and adherence to credit and risk standards across the region.