Director, Wealth Management

Hancock Whitney Bank•Gulfport, MS

32d

About The Position

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the Regional Wealth Management Teams. Working through Regional Managers and other direct reports, the incumbent is responsible for the growth and development of the division while optimizing revenue and profitability.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
Minimum 10 years of management experience in banking and/or Wealth Management services for high net worth clients
Advanced knowledge of banking industry, including products, securities, and financial planning services, as well as applicable laws and regulations governing the industry
Advanced communication, presentation and training skills
Advanced customer service, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
Ability to operate a keyboard if required to perform the essential job functions
Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Prefer an MBA or post graduate study in the banking field
FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 66 preferred
Certified Financial Planner designation preferred
An equivalent combination of education and related experience and/or training may be considered

Responsibilities

Manages multidisciplinary wealth teams throughout the bank's footprint.
Ensures that Teams are delivering comprehensive, holistic wealth management approach to high net worth clientele.
As a senior manager of the bank, participates in formulating, implementing, and administering strategic bank-wide initiatives.
Formulates and administers bank-wide policies and develops long range goals.
In conjunction with the Bank’s strategic plan, determines the structure, direction, and policies of the division.
In conjunction with other senior managers, determines appropriate markets, product mix, and client qualifications for Wealth Management.
Drives banking and investment revenue through multi-disciplined Wealth Management teams including fiduciary, advisory, investment, and banking professionals.
Develops, implements, and controls the budget for the division.
Accountable for achieving established sales, revenue, and expense goals to meet the division’s and bank’s performance expectations.
Coordinates with other lines of business managers to set strategies for achieving agreed upon goals for their line of business, including the sale of Wealth Management products within Regional Wealth teams.
Promotes the company and enhances business development opportunities through participation in community and civic activities.
Incumbent is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local banking and industry related laws and regulations including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act.
Manages employees and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this unit and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and mentoring subordinate managers and employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.