VP Commercial Banker I

Bank OZK•Cumming, GA

18h

About The Position

In this role, you will develop new commercial business and expand existing commercial customer relationships. You will cultivate, maintain, and strengthen relationships within the community and among team members. You will strive to meet or exceed business goals.

Requirements

Knowledge of the community and commercial banking market, including customer needs, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment
Knowledge of bank regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial spirit and positive reputation in the local market and among peers
Ability to build and grow successful customer relationships
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work effectively and efficiently both as part of a team and independently, while demonstrating effective interpersonal skills with all levels of management and with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to demonstrate effective strategic, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to demonstrate effective organization and prioritization skills, attention to detail, and a strong sense of urgency, initiative, and drive to achieve goals and objectives
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of integrity and commitment to uphold the Bank's values, culture, and reputation
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to travel overnight, as needed.
Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office applications necessary to perform essential job functions
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field preferred; in lieu of bachelor’s degree, high school diploma or equivalent, plus 1+ years of relevant lending, sales, or business development experience, required
NMLS, or successful completion of NMLS process within 30 days of hire, required

Responsibilities

Execute strategic and tactical plans to manage business development productivity and portfolio quality, and to meet financial targets
Identify, prioritize, and develop strategies for high-value retention, expansion, and acquisition of customer relationships by delivering knowledgeable advice and solutions
Engage relevant business and bank partners in team-based customer development with expert delivery
Leverage local market networks and centers of influence to identify, prospect, and pursue business opportunities to hit market goals
Display a high degree of integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism at all times
Embrace Bank OZK’s core lending tenets of asset quality, profitability, and then growth
Enthusiastically support and model the bank’s values and mission
Regularly exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions
Maintain consistently good punctuality and attendance to work
Follow Bank OZK policy, procedures and guidelines to protect customers and bank assets