Regional Community President

WNB Financial NA•Altoona, WI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides overall leadership, growth direction, and strategic oversight for the Commercial Banking division and Community Bank Presidents within assigned markets. Serves as a senior market facing leader responsible for driving commercial banking production, developing community and regional leadership talent, and representing the Bank externally. Maintains a portfolio of commercial relationships and models disciplined execution of WNB Financials Strategic Plan. Understands and completes job responsibilities in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Requirements

A four-year degree in accounting, finance, business or equivalent is required
Ten+ years commercial lending experience required
Five years management/supervisory experience required
Must possess strong sales acumen
Courteous and professional customer service attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong management skills
Ability to maintain the integrity of highly confidential client and Bank information.
Must possess strong computer skills, technical ability to input and retrieve computerized information
Strong mathematical skills up to and including statistical analysis
Legible handwriting
Cross-selling skills.
Must be able to deal effectively with time pressures and stress that can change hourly depending on level of activity
Highly effective problem solving and technical research skills.
Must be a self-starter and independent thinker and meet goals as outlined by the bank strategic plan.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree desirable.
Graduate School of Banking graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

Partners with the Community Presidents and business banking department to develop and fulfill successful business development initiatives
Establishes and monitors growth expectations, performance objectives, and market strategies across assigned regions.
Develops and monitors work plans that align with the Bank’s strategic goals.
Promotes consistent Trusted Financial Advisor and culture across all markets.
Leads the commercial banking growth strategy for the region in alignment with budget and strategic objectives.
Oversees loan growth, deposit growth, pricing discipline, and portfolio performance.
Provides executive level support and guidance on complex or higher risk lending relationships.
Partners with Treasury Management, Mortgage, Wealth Management, and Retail teams to deepen relationships and drive cross line referrals.
Assists in the development and enhancement of products, services, and pricing models to support commercial production.
Provides guidance, resources, and support to improve individual and regional performance.
Prepares and reviews reports related to market and regional performance, production, and profitability.
Ensures adherence to federal and state regulations, Bank policies, and credit culture standards.
Maintains and proactively develops and manages a loan portfolio of commercial banking clients.
Proactively generates new business opportunities and relationships through disciplined prospecting, follow-up, and intentional relationship development activities via Circles of Growth strategy.
Demonstrates consistent focus on building, deepening, and expanding client relationships through regular, purposeful engagement.
Generates new loan, deposit, treasury, and referral opportunities in alignment with individual and department production expectations.
Serves as a Trusted Financial Advisor to clients and prospects by uncovering needs, providing solutions, and coordinating resources across the Bank.
Models’ strong behaviors by working at a fast pace, prioritizing high impact activities, and consistently focused on moving relationships forward.
Serves as a visible ambassador of the Bank throughout assigned markets.
Actively participates in community organizations, business groups, and professional associations.
Joint calls with Community Bank Presidents and Commercial Bankers on key prospect and client relationships.
Builds, deepens, and expands Centers of Influence and referral networks.
Demonstrates comfort with outreach outside established relationships and the ability to operate effectively in new or unfamiliar settings.
Acts as the department liaison within and outside the Bank
Serves on Bank committees as needed
Other job related duties necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position
Participates in internal and external training and development opportunities as required