Market President

About the role

This is not just a leadership role — it is an opportunity to build a banking franchise in the Lehigh Valley with lasting impact. As Market President, you will lead DLP Bank’s growth in a market deeply connected to our story, driving loans, deposits, fee-based revenue, and community presence while recruiting and leading a top-flight team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence the implementation and achievement of the market’s strategic and operational plans in alignment with DLP Bank’s approved goals and priorities.
• Translate enterprise vision into local market execution, ensuring the loan production office delivers on growth, profitability, service, and operational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in market performance, service delivery, and operational processes.
• Develop new business opportunities and sustain valuable relationships with clients, centers of influence, referral partners, and community stakeholders to support branch growth.
• Grow deposits and other fee-based services through consultative sales strategies.
• Originate and support underwriting of commercial loans in accordance with credit policy.
• Set the tone for effective business development by leveraging the bank’s cross-sell capabilities.
• Leverage DLP Capital referrals to grow loans and deposits due to large number of investors and DLP Capital's strong reputation & presence in the market.
• Manage market performance with strong financial discipline, balancing revenue growth, expense management, and efficiency.
• Maintain a sound organizational structure that supports business growth, clear accountability, and strong team collaboration.
• Foster a climate of customer focus and maintain meaningful client contact.
• Ensure the loan production office delivers customer-centric service and strong relationship management.
• Represent DLP Bank in the local market and strengthen the bank’s brand and reputation through active community engagement.
• Ensure branch operations are conducted in compliance with all bank policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify strategic and operational risks, ensure mitigation strategies are in place, and take action to minimize potential impact.
• Ensure strong follow-up and discipline across operational, credit, and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of commercial banking and/or bank leadership experience, including foundational or preparatory roles.
• Consistently generated significant new loan and deposit business each year, maintain a sizeable portfolio of relationships you manage directly, with producing manager experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate producers, relationship managers, and senior-level internal and external stakeholders, requiring a high degree of credibility, trust, and professional judgment.
• Prominent success in securing alignment on key initiatives through complex, senior-level discussions, supported by strong written communication skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of banking products, services, and regulatory requirements, along with advanced analytical, underwriting, and credit risk assessment expertise.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and proactively drive projects to completion.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in operating standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, telephones, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods (6–8 hours per day as needed).
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel as required by business needs.
• Consistent record of reliable, punctual attendance.