Strategic Banking Relationship Builder

ConnectOne Bank; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World class health, vision, and dental

401k with employer match

Hybrid work from home

Employee appreciation events

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Discount perks

CNOB Community Service Events

Job summary

ConnectOne Bank is looking for a Business Development Officer to secure new clients and deepen banking relationships. You will identify opportunities, prospect referrals, and present tailored financial solutions to meet client needs.

The role emphasizes a People First culture, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with underwriting to move applications from inception to close. Hybrid work options are available depending on role.

Qualifications

• Strong 'People First' interest and ability.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State banking regulations.
• Familiarity with Bank security and safety practices.
• Expert knowledge on the Bank’s deposit and small business lending products and cash management services.
• Minimum five years of business sales experience.
• Thorough understanding of federal banking compliance and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Generate and develop new business relationships through networking, building relationships with referral sources, and prospecting.
• Determine which financial products/structure best meet the client’s needs and financial circumstances.
• Support the Bank’s strong relationship banking culture through on-going client contact, quality client service and superior product knowledge.
• Maintain close client contact through entire transaction process, from application to closing, routine contact with client to ensure CNOB is exceeding their expectations.
• Assist underwriting team by submitting a complete application package; monitoring the progress of the application, working to resolve any issues that may emerge with borrowing requests.
• Ensure all accounts and transactions are in compliance with operational, security and control procedures of the Bank, preventing fraud and protecting customer assets.
• Conduct sales presentations with prospective and existing clients as well as community groups.

Skills

People First

Federal banking regulations

Bank security practices

Deposit and small business lending

Cash management services

Business sales experience

Federal banking compliance

Job description

ConnectOne Bank is looking for a Business Development Officer to secure new clients and deepen banking relationships. You will identify opportunities, prospect referrals, and present tailored financial solutions to meet client needs.

The role emphasizes a People First culture, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with underwriting to move applications from inception to close. Hybrid work options are available depending on role.