Business Banker

Business Banker

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 Bank, 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 are responsible for acquiring and managing a portfolio of business banking relationships, and the primary contact for borrowing needs up to $5MM. This associate engages bank partners to provide a full range of deposit and related business services. Larger relationships may be managed with manager approval and/or appropriate partner support. Develops and maintains an active prospect list, customer outreach plan, and quality referral sources in accordance with a sales plan to achieve production goals and profitability objectives.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities: Sales - Achieve individual and/or team financial, production, and relationship results relative to the specific metrics and goals assigned. Sales results should align with the needs of the community and ultimately support the organizational commitment to diverse lending. Engage with customers, prospects, and referral sources through proactive outreach. When appropriate, represents the Bank in the community by attending and participating in civic and community events for the purpose of generating additional business and identifying potential CRA opportunities for the Bank. Engage in sales practices that are aligned to create value for both the customer and the bank. Appropriate partnering, planning, and preparation occur to ensure conversations provide the relevant financial guidance needed to drive informed decisions.

Service Standards - Foster collaborative partnerships that deliver value for customers, prospects, and colleagues. Initiate conversation to uncover sales or referral opportunities. Listen attentively and ask insightful questions to understand customer needs and preferences; and take prompt actions to address immediate needs. Proactively look for ways to optimize performance by seeking coaching, supporting Bank initiatives, and leveraging tools to enhance activities.

Operations and Administration - Comply with all regulations, bank policies, procedures, and delegated authorities to manage risk related to credit, operational, reputational, regulatory, and legal aspects of personal interactions, customer transactions, and financial exposures. Complete required training by established deadlines. Perform general office management duties as assigned to ensure operational efficiency. Associates in roles defined to take deposits are accountable for transaction accuracy and operational efficiency of that function. The results may include an accountability for individual contribution as well as team performance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years experience in business lending, credit, or business development.

Or

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 8 years experience in 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

Ability to provide financial guidance and expertise

Sales planning and forecasting experience

"This position may be filled as a Business Banker II or III based on the skills and experience of the selected candidate."

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed, and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at