Strategic Leader: Business Banking Growth

Zions Bancorporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance -

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Vectra Bank in Denver is seeking a Director of Business Banking to lead the Business Banking teams and drive client acquisition, lending growth, and profitability. You will coach and develop staff, manage risk, and partner across the organization to deliver exceptional client experiences.

The role requires 10+ years in banking with leadership and SBA lending expertise, and a track record of growing deposits and relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive banking, business banking, credit, or related financial services experience, including leadership experience.
• Proven success leading sales and relationship management teams and achieving business growth objectives.
• Extensive knowledge of business banking, credit analysis, underwriting, loan structuring, portfolio management, and SBA lending.
• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of banking products, services, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience developing and executing strategic business development and market growth initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, drive profitability, and achieve production goals.
• Strong business development, community relations, and networking skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence outcomes across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and strategic direction for the Business Banking teams.
• Responsible for the overall profitability, loan and deposit growth, lending production, and operational performance of the Business Banking division.
• Establishes, directs, and coordinates sales performance standards, production goals, and business development activities.
• Leads the development and execution of strategic growth plans designed to increase market share, expand client relationships, and achieve business line objectives.
• Creates and fosters a high-performance sales culture focused on business development, relationship management, and client retention.
• Coaches, develops, and mentors Business Banking Officers to maximize performance and professional growth.
• Responsible for achieving business line production, revenue, profitability, and budget goals.
• Oversees business lending activities, including conventional and SBA lending, ensuring sound credit quality, risk management, and compliance with bank policies and procedures.
• Directs and coordinates credit activities, loan approvals, portfolio management, and the resolution of complex credit issues.
• Maintains expert knowledge of lending policies, credit underwriting, loan structuring, SBA lending programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency, consistency, and operational effectiveness.
• Leads efforts to attract new business, cultivate referral sources, and expand relationships with existing clients.
• Participates in joint calling activities and strategic client meetings to support business development and revenue growth.
• Develops and maintains strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to deliver comprehensive financial solutions and exceptional client service.
• Oversees strategic market planning and execution within assigned markets.
• Represents the bank within the community and builds relationships with key business, civic, and professional organizations.
• Monitors performance metrics, prepares management reports, and implements initiatives to improve results.
• Ensures effective revenue generation, expense management, and budget control.
• Handles escalated client, operational, and credit-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Vectra Bank in Denver is seeking a Director of Business Banking to lead the Business Banking teams and drive client acquisition, lending growth, and profitability. You will coach and develop staff, manage risk, and partner across the organization to deliver exceptional client experiences.

The role requires 10+ years in banking with leadership and SBA lending expertise, and a track record of growing deposits and relationships.