VP Deposit Operations - Community Banking

Bank OZK•Austin, TX

About The Position

The VP Deposit Operations is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding business account relationships within the Community Bank CRE Team. The role partners with customers to understand their financial objectives and provide tailored deposit, treasury management, and cash management solutions that support business growth. It focuses on strengthening existing relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and deepening client engagement to grow the deposit and treasury management portfolio. The position collaborates with internal partners to deliver a comprehensive banking experience and exceptional client service within the commercial real estate segment. It manages deposit portfolios, supports loan and deposit relationships, develops new business, and promotes Bank OZK services to commercial customers. The role also assists departments with technical issues involving bank systems, processes, and procedures, while maintaining sound banking practices and client confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, or commensurate experience.
Five or more years of experience in business development, strategic planning, and sales in a financial institution.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of finance and credit analysis.
Comprehensive knowledge of bank products.
Ability to problem-solve using discretion and judgment.
Superior analytical, logistical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Professional communication skills and acumen to discuss complicated issues and opportunities with substantial real estate owners and developers.
Ability to articulate transaction strengths, weaknesses, and issues in written and oral presentations.
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure and with exacting deadlines.
Ability to work under general supervision.
Skill in using computers and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal partners to deliver a comprehensive banking experience, provide exceptional client service, and support customer and organizational goals within the commercial real estate segment.
Manage the deposit portfolio and provide guidance on account styling and structuring to ensure compliance with loan documentation.
Drive deposit growth by introducing customers to deposit, Certificates of Deposit, Treasury Management, Merchant Services, Trust and Wealth, and other deposit-related products.
Assist various departments with technical issues involving bank systems, processes, and procedures.
Assist with loan and deposit relationships for community customers.
Develop new business relationships for Bank OZK.
Promote, market, and sell Bank services, including cash management and general deposit products, to commercial customers.
Monitor and secure negotiable instruments, maintain adequate records, and protect client confidentiality.