Vice President - Private Banking

Description



Position at First Business Bank Join us today as a Vice President - Private Banking! First Business Bank is aTop Workplaces USA company, learn more here . At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people first. Our people are our priority - they embody ambition, experience, and client focus. The result is extremely engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards to support our team members, a commitment to valuing each other's differences, and a focus on improving our communities, we are confident you'll find the experience is your advantage. We're delighted you're considering joining us! Location: Madison, WI onsite position. Overview: We're seeking a high-performing Vice President - Private Banking to build, manage, and expand relationships with high-net-worth clients. This role blends relationship management, business development, and credit expertise to deliver tailored banking solutions and an exceptional client experience. As a trusted advisor, you will partner closely with clients and their external advisors to provide thoughtful, strategic guidance-while operating within strong risk, regulatory, and compliance frameworks. Essential responsibilities of this role include:Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex banking and credit needs
• Build deep, consultative relationships with clients, families, and external advisors (CPAs, attorneys, investment advisors)
• Manage a portfolio of banking clients, delivering customized solutions across deposits, lending, treasury, and wealth in partnership with internal teams
• Drive client satisfaction, retention, and long-term relationship profitability

Business Development & Growth

• Source new client relationships through referrals, centers of influence, and strategic networking
• Identify opportunities to deepen existing relationships through cross-sell and expanded services
• Achieve or exceed goals for revenue, balance growth, and asset/deposit targets
• Develop strategic relationship plans and connect clients to wealth and advisory partners

Credit & Risk Leadership

• Structure and guide underwriting for consumer and business-purpose lending, including real estate and securities-based solutions
• Present credit opportunities aligned with policy, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations
• Monitor portfolio performance, covenant compliance, and credit quality
• Proactively identify and address emerging risks with Credit Risk and Portfolio Management partners

Collaboration & Partnership

• Partner closely with Trust, Investment Advisory, Commercial/Treasury, and Operations teams
• Coordinate onboarding, servicing, and ongoing relationship management
• Act as a trusted internal resource for complex client situations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related business/finance field of study
• 7+ years of financial services experience
• Strong understanding of deposit products, lending solutions, and basic investment/wealth concepts
• Strong credit analysis and financial statement interpretation skills
• Effective and well-developed interpersonal skills to work with a variety of prospects, clients and other team members.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to communicate within the Division and with prospects and clients.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing technology.
• Position requires independent thinking and professional judgment.
• Ability to make decision in a timely manner with appropriate support, justification and follow through.
• Ability to organize workflow and prioritize tasks and projects in a flexible environment.
• Confident and active networker and relationship builder.

Experience the Total Rewards Great People Deserve

As a recognized Top Workplace, we know taking care of our employees and their families directly impacts their success and the success of our company. As part of the Total Rewards package, we take pride in offering eligible employee benefits which include:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• Competitive compensation, with a focus on professional development and internal mobility
• Paid vacation time (15 days minimum per year)
• Paid sick leave (6 days per year)
• 1 day paid volunteer time
• 10 paid holidays (annually)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) program with company matching, plus additional profit sharing contribution
• Performance based annual incentive program
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Plus many other perks and benefits!
  
  

Compliance Statement

First Business Bank participates in the E-Verify program. Know Your Right to Work English and Spanish.

First Business Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [emailprotected].