SVP, Commercial Division Director

More than 130 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. Our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes names us one of the Best 100 Banks in America the past eight consecutive years and Newsweek names Banner one of the Most Trustworthy Companies the past four years.

With more than $15 billion in assets and over 150 locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.

As the Commercial Division Director for the Puget Sound you will be directly accountable for the performance and goal attainment of a designated group of Commercial Banking Centers. The incumbent is the primary sales and business development driver for the division. Responsible for sales, customer service and quality at all levels. Able to manage the most complex credits in the division.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Direct the sales, marketing, and business development plan for the division.
• Develop and manage the income and expense budget for the division.
• Develop and lead teams to build profitable relationships with business customers.
• Ensure division staff meets goals for commercial loan growth, deposit growth, and quality.
• Monitor all credits through periodic reviews and analysis. Maintain appropriate levels of credit quality.
• Create awareness of the bank and its services through community activity. Resolve customer issues with satisfactory results.
• Ensure staff members are trained in sales, service, operations, and lending skills. Ensure exceptional customer service and the proactive cross-selling of Bank products and services based on customer needs.
• Comply with, and ensuring staff follows, policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree: Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science or other related field required (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• 12 or more years of bank experience in commercial credit and business development required
• 6 or more years of experience of senior management required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to successfully lead sales and business development.
• Proven ability to develop, underwrite and manage complex business relationships.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and budgeting.
• Possess strong leadership and team building skills with an in-depth knowledge of management and supervisory principles, policies, and legal requirements. Proven ability to motivate staff in the areas of sales, service and quality. Demonstrated training and performance coaching skills.
• Possess effective presentation, communication, and negotiation skills with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to commercial lending.

Travel

• Up to 50% throughout the region

Compensation & Benefits

• Targeted starting compensation range is based on location and experience: $200,000 – $270,000
• Incentive and commission compensation may be awarded for eligible roles
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
• Paid vacation time, sick time, personal days, paid volunteer time and 11 company paid holidays
• 401k (up to 4% match with immediate vesting)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually (minimum service requirement)
• Read more about these and additional benefits at: Employee Benefits | Banner Bank

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Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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