Bank Market President

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EEO employer Availa Bank believes our people make a difference, and we recognize that individual differences and experiences strengthen our teams. Each member of our team is empowered to inspire and enable our clients and the communities we serve to achieve financial success.

This is not a remote position.

The Market President provides leadership and direction for its designated location(s). This position is responsible for maintaining and building on existing relationships and developing new ones to proactively generate new business in the market area, along with loan supervision, marketing, retail, managing the market's financials, and the bank's daily operations. In addition, the Market President shall have the overall responsibility for: directing and overseeing the performance of all staff, along with leading and overseeing employee evaluations within the market(s);

ensuring market staff compliance with all established bank policies & procedures; developing goals and performance objectives for the market; maintaining high loan credit quality. This position is responsible for implementing corporate objectives in accordance with policies established by the CEO and Board of Directors.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Option for Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance (Company paid for employee)
• 401K and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care
• Eligibility for Tuition Assistance and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Communicates and implements the bank’s strategic plan and procedures, consistent with established financial policies and Board approval.
• Supports and assists the Regional Manager in planning and expanding for the financial success of the market(s) assigned.
• Identifies and contacts current and prospective customers about new and existing products and services.
• Responsible for soliciting, establishing, and maintaining new agricultural, commercial, and business banking relationships within an identified portfolio or market area, along with developing a strong pipeline of business prospects for new revenue growth.
• Maintains a high level of customer confidence; assumes a leadership role within the bank and community by participating in projects and activities.
• Actively engaged as part of the market loan staff with duties to include: approves or denies loan applications; adheres to bank policy, procedures and appropriate lending laws and regulations; handles all loan applications within proper customer service and regulatory timeframe; works cooperatively with loan clerical staff in acquiring necessary documentation for the loan files; works to maintain loan quality by striving for low incidence of incomplete documentation or regulatory violation;
  
  monitors loans for continuing quality.
• Works with peers and Management to develop and define procedures and policies for loan administration.
• Remains current on competitors’ and vendors’ products and services. Makes recommendations for new products and services and suggestions for improving existing ones.
• Attends conferences and training as required, needed, or assigned to maintain current knowledge of industry regulations, requirements, and trends.
• Manages operational activities in the designated market(s) and facilities/building maintenance, including staff oversight, and ensures adherence to established bank policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum 7 years of related experience.
• Extensive credit knowledge required
• Strong sales and negotiation skills preferred

• Demonstrated proficiency in typing with speed and accuracy; basic keyboarding skills are required
• Working knowledge of loan policies and procedures
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Strong math skills; add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of…