Regional President

About the Role

Represents the bank throughout the region and, as appropriate, other Georgia markets in a manner aligned with the client’s aspiration to be the financial institution of choice and recognized as a top business leader in all of its markets.

Responsibilities

• Guide sales and business development efforts in the region, including potential expansion opportunities in other Georgia markets; focus on loan growth, deposit growth, non-interest income growth, and cross-functional referral activity to support all business objectives.
• Accountable for overall profitability of all markets in the region, including pricing disciplines, net interest margin management, optimization of non-interest income, and operating efficiency within defined company targets.
• Responsible for overall asset quality for the region, holding Commercial Lending Officers accountable for maintaining safety and soundness within defined risk parameters and credit culture expectations.
• Represent the bank’s culture of responsibility throughout the region with an emphasis on communication, employee recognition, engagement and teamwork, performance management, and professional growth and development of associates.
• Meet or exceed annual goals aligned with the strategic plan, including budgeted ROE, ROA, or other key metrics.
• Retain key senior team members, minimizing unwanted turnover.
• Manage direct reports, including Lending Officers and market leaders, ensuring accountability for performance; responsible for staffing (hiring, firing, salary administration) within HR guidelines.
• Embody and set the standard for exceptional customer experience, including ownership of customer experience recovery for service complaints within the region.
• Maintain familiarity with the most profitable customer relationships in each market and support business development and customer retention activities.
• Cultivate high engagement of Local Advisory Boards of Directors as ambassadors for the bank; may serve as designated chair for all local advisory boards within the region.
• Participate in strategic planning activities and execute assigned strategic priorities, including future Georgia market expansion.
• Lead by example in alignment with the company’s Servant Leadership philosophy and ensure outstanding service for internal and external customers.
• Adhere to compliance with laws concerning financial institutions.
• Stay current on trends, business conditions, and changes in the legal, regulatory, economic, competitive, and technology environments impacting the bank.
• Complete special assignments as directed by the President or CEO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related area or equivalent combination of education and experience; MBA or related graduate-level education desirable.
• Completion of graduate-level banking school.
• Minimum of five or more years of banking experience in a role with proven management and leadership skills, including leadership in commercial banking, retail banking, mortgage, wealth management, or marketing.
• Previous President role in a similar-sized bank preferred; multi-market leadership or market expansion experience is also preferred.
• Proven ability to present information and respond to questions from Boards of Directors, executives, managers, employees, and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to provide work direction, communicate expectations, and manage performance.
• Ability to direct business development activities for the region and additional markets or sub-regions.
• Capacity to interact constructively and effectively with all constituencies.
• Established ability to develop, communicate, and implement strategic initiatives within a market and ensure organizational objectives are met.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

One of the most stable financial institutions in the South is seeking a well-rounded Commercial Banking Area President to lead its Atlanta market and help lead thoughtful expansion into other Georgia markets over time. The bank may eventually develop a hub-and-spoke structure, creating the potential for this leader to supervise other markets. Executive Management is supportive and accessible but not controlling, with no "product of the day" widget selling or sales campaigns.

Pay

Annual salary range: $195,000 – $285,000 USD.