Managing Director - Transportation & Logistics

Managing Director – Transportation & Logistics

Location:

On site at office locations within the bank’s footprint.

The Managing Director – Transportation & Logistics is a client‑management role focused on originating revenue‑generating opportunities across the transportation and logistics sector. The successful candidate will be a self‑starter, work collaboratively with existing team members, and hold deep, c‑suite level relationships with industry leaders. Credit savvy and an ability to lead deal teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the industry line of business are required.

Prior transportation & logistics banking experience is required.

• Manage existing customers, cross‑sell bank products, and prospect for new customers.
• Consistently originate new revenue‑generating opportunities, including new to the bank customers.
• Expand and manage existing client relationships and deepen the prospect network.
• Be the industry thought leader on sector trends, developments, risks, and opportunities.
• Work with underwriters to analyze the credit strengths and weaknesses of prospective borrowers and make loan decisions, structure and pricing recommendations competitive with the marketplace and achieve an acceptable risk/return for the bank.
• Lead the screening process for opportunities and lead deal execution teams.
• Build and maintain a portfolio mix of targeted high value and high potential clients.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the bank’s lending policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide mentoring and training to junior resources.

• Proven ability to originate and execute lead managed opportunities.
• Strong credit instincts and ability to negotiate loan agreements.
• Detail‑oriented with ability to multi‑task.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excels in a team environment and works collaboratively.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and a problem solver.
• Flexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Exceptional quantitative skills and ability to lead and teach by example.

First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company dedicated to helping clients, communities, and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services.

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision.
• HSA with company match.
• Maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mentor program.
• 401(k) with 6% match.