President

About The Role

Heritage Bank of Nevada is seeking a dynamic executive to serve as Division President and to continue the bank’s tradition of success and community service throughout its footprint. The Division President will be responsible for the overall management and growth of the bank. The position requires an individual with proven leadership, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills to lead the bank toward profitable business outcomes.

This executive will lead the bank’s growth and implement strategies to meet financial objectives across its key lines of business, while maintaining a client focus and enhancing the delivery of high-quality banking products and services to the bank’s core customer groups. Additionally, the Division President will be charged with operating the bank in a safe and sound regulatory environment, generating profitability, developing the organization’s human capital, and contributing to the success of the bank’s customers and communities.

The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of banking operations, industry trends, credit, economicconditions, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance requirements. In addition, they must possess a track record of driving revenue growth and profitability in a highly competitive environment. The Division President will report to Randy Chesler, President and CEO of Glacier Bancorp; serve as a member and key contributor to the Heritage Bank Board of Directors; and collaborate closely with Glacier’s senior management team. The position will be based in Reno, NV.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for bank initiatives, programs, and activities, ensuring achievement of performance goals and support for the bank’s mission, vision, and values, including participation in the development of Glacier’s plans and programs as a strategic partner.
• Oversee and collaborate with all of the division’s department managers to ensure the bank achieves its goals and maintains a strong competitive position through effective management of all facets of business operations.
• Provide direct, day-to-day guidance for business banking sales and operations, including leadership of the bank’s relationship managers and commercial lending teams.
• Meet with key bank clients and prospects to develop new business, and negotiate proposals in collaboration with relationship managers and lending officers.
• Directly oversee the development of marketing plans, strategies, and initiatives, including CRM, product management, digital, segment analytics, branding, and advertising.
• Oversee significant asset and property purchases and improvements, including the negotiation of leases and vendor agreements.
• Approve commercial and consumer loans within approved limits, serve as a member of the Division Loan Committee and the Division Board of Directors Loan Committee, and contribute to loan collection and workout negotiations as needed.
• Participate in community events throughout the bank’s footprint and remain actively involved with local community-based nonprofits and community service organizations.
• Manage and oversee the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) initiatives, including prospecting for community development loans and approving related sponsorships and donations as budgeted.
• Provide oversight and guidance for key operational activities, including finance, budgeting, product pricing, legal affairs, risk management, human resources, and other corporate functions.
• Manage the overall division budget and financial performance, including profit and loss statements.
• Coordinate Division Board of Directors meetings, solicit input from the Division Board, and report financial results and insights to the Division Board monthly or more frequently as needed.
• Identify new business opportunities for expansion within target markets while keeping abreast of market trends and developments.
• Ensure that all bank activities conform to applicable laws and regulations.
• Mentor, coach, and develop an effective management team; lead the development and monitoring of a division strategic plan and top initiatives, including a management succession plan.
• Know and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines, as detailed in policies that include, but are not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act and other applicable anti-money-laundering rules, the Right to Financial Privacy Act, fair lending laws, the Community Reinvestment Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and other laws and regulations as they pertain to the position.

About You

Experience and Professional Qualifications

• Proven experience working within banking institutions, including executive leadership roles over a period of 15-20 years minimum.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial lending practices, policies, and structure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local banking regulations with experience dealing directly with state or federal regulators.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships at all levels –internally (including multiple sibling Divisions) –and externally e.g., bank customers, etc.
• Adept at decision‑making under complex situations while exhibiting sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations on complex contracts on terms advantageous to the bank.
• Strong technological acumen, including the ability to leverage resource tools for data analysis and metrics monitoring.
• Excellent organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
• Proven people skills, with the ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Flexible and able to multi‑task, able to work in an ambiguous, fast‑moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration or another relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An MBA is highly preferred.

Significant depth of experience in community or regional banking

• 15+ years of financial services experience ideally in commercial banking with a thorough understanding of the regulatory and competitive environment key industry players economic drivers and operating issues.
• Deep knowledge of all aspects of bank lending, operations, finance, business development, and marketing. An industry reputation that lends credibility and a relevant professional network would be a key advantage. Significant risk management experience, especially credit risk management, is vital.

People Leadership

• A demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and retain great talent and a history of setting and achieving the highest standards of performance for the leadership team. A passion for building strong, meaningful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Growth and Results Orientation

• A demonstrated ability to identify and develop new business opportunities and consistently deliver strong financial results that meet/exceed targets.

Skills and Competencies

Driving Results

• An executive with the ability to drive, transform, and improve business performance, including organic growth. A leader who can attract new clients, develop and offer new products and solutions, and continue to enhance customer focus, engagement and delivery. A financial services professional who can thrive in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment that requires discipline, perseverance, judgment, and hands on execution.

Commercial Acumen

• An executive who can increase profitability, revenue, or market share by incrementally improving the business. A leader who can make calculated changes in processes, select additions to the portfolio of businesses, or grow the business organically. A financial services professional who goes beyond basic metrics to think strategically when making commercial decisions and evaluates the wider commercial impact both short and long term.

Leading People

• A strong leader and developer of people with the ability to identify successors to key roles based on a rigorous understanding of capabilities, experience, motivation, and career development needs. A talent magnet who can attract and build high performing teams. A leader who engages with the organization in a long‑term direction of the business and empowers the team to achieve it. An exceptional communicator who can bring the organization's mission to life, articulating the company's long term strategic direction and the key role that each colleague plays in getting there.

What We Offer

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position. We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Coverage is available to employees and their eligible dependents in accordance with our written plan documents. You may also be eligible for a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a retirement savings plan, including 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans, short and long-term disability benefits, education and training benefits, and discounts on banking products and services. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and paid holidays. PTO accruals begin at .0745 per hour worked for our part time employees up to a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year for certain Full-Time employees. PTO accruals are dependent on position, status (Full time or Part time), and years of experience in accordance with our PTO policy. Most Full-Time employees are also offered 6 paid holidays and Part Time employees are offered pro-rated paid holidays. In addition, employees in Utah and Nevada may be eligible for pay for certain state recognized holidays. Visit our website for more details. Check it out!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants, or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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