Managing Director, Corporate Banking & Sponsor Finance

Bank OZK•New York, NY

3h•$240,000 - $290,000

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the strategic expansion of the Bank’s reach into diversified Commercial & Industrial (non-real estate) and sponsor backed banking as a trusted advisor to clients and prospects in an assigned market area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or job-related field, or commensurate work experience, required
Successful completion of a formal credit training program or equivalent work experience, required.
Minimum of nine (9) years of work experience in commercial lending, corporate lending, sponsor finance, and/or enterprise value lending, required.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of finance and credit analysis.
Comprehensive knowledge of lending activities and terminology.
Knowledge of federal and state lending and compliance regulations.
Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate effective leadership presence and credibility.
Ability to demonstrate strong business acumen and business development skills.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across functional and organizational groups and build business relationships to achieve the desired objectives of the Bank.
Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in job-related field, preferred.
Demonstrated progressive experience in banking, lending, or finance, preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in strategic planning and leading a team, preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements management’s strategic and tactical plans to ensure development and growth, business development productivity, and financial targets are achieved for assigned market area to include the expansion into specialty industries and lending practices.
Leads by example and provides guidance to junior relationship managers on how to build successful relationships and develops on-going revenue streams to meet appropriate risk adjusted returns and targeted objectives.
Screens, proposes, and originates loans and other Bank products.
Manages a deal team that may consist of underwriters, servicers, and other staff/vendors in the execution of product delivery.
Delivers full bank relationships through effective partner engagements and cross-sells within Bank OZK; drives client referrals to the appropriate partnering lines of business for maximum client effectiveness.
Develops relationships with staff, clients, and financial partners across the Bank to target high quality opportunities.
Recruits, trains, and mentors junior talent within department.
Identifies and informs management of impactful changes and acts on all assigned initiatives.
Represents the Bank in approved public relations activities and community affairs.
Regularly exercises discretion and judgement in the performance of essential job functions.
Maintains good punctuality and attendance to work.
Follows Bank policy, procedures, and guidelines.