Business Banker

Business BankerForever 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.This position may be filled as a Business Banker II or III based on the skills and experience of the selected candidate.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 influenceQualifications: Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 8 years' experience in Commercial or business lending, credit or business developmentAdditional Requirements:Business development experiencePreferred 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