Business Development Officer

ConnectOne Bank • Melville, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development Officer will secure new clients for the Bank by developing and maintaining a strong banking relationship.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Long Island banking business development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bank’s “People First” focus and rules of engagement—maintaining a professional demeanor, working as an active member of the CNOB team, providing all clients excellent service, always striving to make CNOB “A Better Place to Be”.
• 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 though 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.

Benefits

• World class health, vision, and dental benefits on day one
• 401k with employer match
• Hybrid work from home (depending on role)
• Employee appreciation events (team building, softball games, food truck days, etc..)
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Wellness programs (flu shot, preventive care, health programs and services discounts, etc..)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Discount perks
• CNOB Community Service Events
• ….and much, much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees