VP Diversified Industries Corporate Banker

Regions Bank•Atlanta, GA

3d•$200,788 - $250,614•Onsite

About The Position

At Regions, the Corporate Banker is a revenue-producing client coverage/origination banker operating within the Diversified Industries group. Regions’ Diversified Industries Group is an industry-agnostic, geographically segmented team of corporate finance professionals serving public, private, and sponsor-backed companies with revenues of $500million+, with a strategic emphasis on deepening relationships with clients in the $500 million to $2 billion space. In addition to targeting Diversified names, this role is responsible for leveraging industry expertise to originate leadership positions and provide the full suite of banking products and services through effective partnership across the bank. This role involves developing and presenting pitches to clients, designing and leading appropriate transaction processes, guiding deal teams, developing appropriate analytics (e.g., cash flow models, valuation and comparable analysis), and negotiating and structuring transactions.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of corporate and universal banking experience
Experience developing others as a mentor and idea leader
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 79 and 63 licenses, or the ability to obtain both within six (6) months of employment

Nice To Haves

Corporate lending experience
Demonstrated positive management/leadership skills and principles
Extensive banking and capital markets/advisory product knowledge
Proven ability to lead by example and effectively manage a deal team
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Strong network of client contacts
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Originates new business through new and existing client relationships in the assigned geographic area
Manages and grows the portfolio, ensuring strong credit quality and relationship performance
Leads the preparation of pitches and materials supporting client strategy
Contributes to credit decisioning through analysis, structuring, and risk assessment
Creates and manages strategic, long-term relationships with client decision makers (Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Offer (CFO), Treasurers, Private Equity Group Partners and Principals, etc.)
Executes prospecting strategies to build new relationships
Participates and leads client meetings, client planning sessions, and monthly product partner meetings
Guides transaction processes from initial engagement through final close, including deal structure, financial modeling, internal approval/compliance processes, and documentation
Communicates and interacts with both core and extended client team members from across the firm, and other internal partners and product areas
Maintains Customer Relationship Management system discipline and adheres to operational and risk standards
Participates in the recruitment, development, and training of junior banking teammates