Business Banker
About this role
Overview
Forever Strong. What sets First Citizens apart? Strong leadership, enduring values and a commitment to helping people and businesses prosper.
As a Business Banker at First Citizens you will carry on our tradition of developing and expanding relationships with business owners in your community to help them meet their financial goals.
Business Bankers develop and maintain an active prospect list, customer outreach plan and quality referral sources for companies, on average, between $1-$10MM in annual revenues. They are the primary contact for borrowing needs and provide subject matter expertise for deposit and cash flow management. Business Bankers work with various internal partners to build and manage full banking relationships.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
In this role you will get to:
• Make an impact by contributing to the growth of the bank through business loans, deposits and fee income. • Leverage your network to engage with local business owners and companies to develop business lending opportunities. • Represent the bank in the community by attending and participating in civic, community and networking events. • Engage in an efficient loan approval process with open communication and exposure to credit partners. • Be part of a collaborative team with various bank partners to support and deepen the full client relationship.
Position Specific Skills: Application of a structured sales process Providing financial guidance and expertise Sales planning and forecasting Financial analysis Credit underwriting Knowledge of business lending, deposit and cash management solutions Knowledge retail and wealth solutions referred Business development Networking and building centers of influence
Qualifications: Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 6 years' experience in Commercial or business lending, credit or business development
Additional Requirements:
Business development experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Established COI's and referral sources
Financial analysis and credit underwriting skills
Knowledge of business lending, deposit and cash management solutions