Vice President - Private Banking

First Business Bank•Madison, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a high-performing Vice President - Private Banking to build, manage, and expand relationships with high-net-worth clients. This role blends relationship management, business development, and credit expertise to deliver tailored banking solutions and an exceptional client experience. As a trusted advisor, you will partner closely with clients and their external advisors to provide thoughtful, strategic guidance—while operating within strong risk, regulatory, and compliance frameworks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related business/finance field of study
7+ years of financial services experience
Strong understanding of deposit products, lending solutions, and basic investment/wealth concepts
Strong credit analysis and financial statement interpretation skills
Effective and well-developed interpersonal skills to work with a variety of prospects, clients and other team members.
Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to communicate within the Division and with prospects and clients.
Ability to adapt to new and changing technology.
Position requires independent thinking and professional judgment.
Ability to make decision in a timely manner with appropriate support, justification and follow through.
Ability to organize workflow and prioritize tasks and projects in a flexible environment.
Confident and active networker and relationship builder.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for complex banking and credit needs
Build deep, consultative relationships with clients, families, and external advisors (CPAs, attorneys, investment advisors)
Manage a portfolio of banking clients, delivering customized solutions across deposits, lending, treasury, and wealth in partnership with internal teams
Drive client satisfaction, retention, and long-term relationship profitability
Source new client relationships through referrals, centers of influence, and strategic networking
Identify opportunities to deepen existing relationships through cross-sell and expanded services
Achieve or exceed goals for revenue, balance growth, and asset/deposit targets
Develop strategic relationship plans and connect clients to wealth and advisory partners
Structure and guide underwriting for consumer and business-purpose lending, including real estate and securities-based solutions
Present credit opportunities aligned with policy, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations
Monitor portfolio performance, covenant compliance, and credit quality
Proactively identify and address emerging risks with Credit Risk and Portfolio Management partners
Partner closely with Trust, Investment Advisory, Commercial/Treasury, and Operations teams
Coordinate onboarding, servicing, and ongoing relationship management
Act as a trusted internal resource for complex client situations