SVP, Senior Relationship Banker Vail, CO

First Western Trust•Vail, CO

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About The Position

First Western is seeking an SVP, Senior Relationship Banker to join our team! Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? First Western is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join our team. As a SVP, Senior Relationship Banker at First Western, you will play a vital role in helping high-net-worth clients achieve their financial goals. You will work closely with our Vail Valley team to deliverprehensive solutions that exceed client expectations. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service to clients and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to for this position today.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or related experience
10-15 years of business development or client development experience
5-7 years of lending and/or underwriting experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with exceptional Excel skills
Familiarity with banking and credit software
Experience with CRM systems
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
High initiative, follow-through, and ability to work independently and with a team
Excellent written and verbalmunication skills
Stronganizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Experience working with high-net-worth individuals
NMLS registration upon hire

Responsibilities

Lead production efforts across loans, deposits, and assets under management, setting referral goals in alignment with annual office targets.
Drive new client acquisition and expand existing relationships through daily calling activity, retention outreach, prospecting, and joint coaching calls.
Manage the Relationship Banking team capacity and performance by segment, delegating effectively and using sales and service metrics to inform workload.
Oversee associate onboarding, recruitment, coaching, career pathing, and retention to build a high-performing, growth-focused team.
Ensure pipeline discipline, accurate forecasting, and CRM best practices while guiding opportunities from application through approval and onboarding—including reviewing and releasing underwriting and credit analysis.
Maintain oversight of portfolio administration andpliance, including pricing guidance, relationship reviews, loan tracking, covenant monitoring, collateral exceptions, and documentation standards.
Expand client relationships by introducing new product strategies and reducing attrition, while partnering with internal experts in wealth planning, investment management, trust, and depository services to buildprehensive financial solutions.