VP, Business Development

Job Description

New Edge Associates is seeking a VP, Business Development for a bank client in South Florida. This role focuses on growing a domestic portfolio of commercial clients, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals. You’ll bring in new loans and deposits, lead assigned staff, and help carry out the bank’s Florida market plan.

What you’ll do

• Build and manage a portfolio of domestic banking relationships, generating new loans and deposits to meet production goals.
• Develop new business through an established network of business owners, professionals, and community contacts.
• Supervise and coach assigned relationship and branch support staff.
• Support the Market Manager with day-to-day operations and step in when needed.
• Ensure business development and portfolio activities follow bank policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

What you’ll bring

• At least seven years of banking experience in relationship management, business development, or lending, including at least two years supervising staff.
• An established network of business, professional, and community relationships in South or Central Florida.
• A track record of building loan and deposit portfolios and meeting production goals.
• Knowledge of commercial and residential real estate lending, including financial statement and cash flow analysis.
• Familiarity with banking compliance requirements, including KYC, CIP, BSA/AML, OFAC, fair lending, and CRA.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Portuguese fluency is required. Spanish fluency is preferred.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule and report to multiple branches, including Coral Gables.