Director, Practice Banking

Director, Practice Banking

Full-Time | Utah First Credit Union | Salt Lake City, Utah

You've been around the block (in a good way), and you have the experience to back it up. You've built business relationships, grown portfolios, developed referral networks, and turned opportunities into long-term partnerships. You understand what it takes to earn the trust of business owners and professional practice clients because you've done it successfully throughout your career.

But what sets you apart isn't just your banking expertise. It's how you show up. You bring an entrepreneurial mindset, think strategically, and take ownership like you're building something of your own. You know how to open doors, create momentum, and bring people along with you. Whether you're helping a physician acquire a practice, supporting a law firm through expansion, or partnering with an accountant on cash-flow solutions, you're focused on building meaningful relationships and creating lasting value.

• You've got 7+ years of experience in commercial banking, business banking, practice banking, or relationship management
• You take ownership of projects, relationships, and outcomes
• You've leave things better than you found them
• You practice what you preach and lead by example
• You know when to push, listen, or rethink
• You care about the mission as much as the metrics
• You enjoy building something new and creating opportunities where others see challenges

Every role at Utah First ties back to the same mission: being significant in the lives of our members, employees, and communities. Senior roles help us make sure we're walking the walk, not just talking the talk. As Director, Practice Banking
, your work will shape a new specialty banking division designed to serve some of Utah's most successful and influential business owners.

That's a big deal!

You'll have the opportunity to build a business line from the ground up, helping physicians, dentists, veterinarians, attorneys, accountants, and other professional practice owners access the banking solutions they need to grow, acquire, expand, and eventually transition their businesses. Your work will directly influence Utah First's growth strategy while helping practice owners achieve their professional and personal goals.

Here's what that looks like day to day:

• Launch and grow Utah First's Practice Banking division by developing the business strategy, operating model, referral network, and growth roadmap
• Prospect, develop, and deepen relationships with professional practice owners while serving as a trusted advisor throughout the lifecycle of their businesses
• Deliver comprehensive banking solutions that include deposits, treasury management services, cash-flow solutions, and commercial lending products
• Build partnerships with CPAs, attorneys, consultants, brokers, industry associations, and other centers of influence to generate new business opportunities
• Manage and grow a profitable portfolio while laying the foundation for future team expansion and specialty banking growth

Schedule: Monday-Friday during regular business hours, with local business-development and networking activities throughout the community, based from our Salt Lake City, Utah office.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7 years of commercial banking, business banking, practice banking, or related relationship-management experience
• Proven track record of generating new business, growing portfolios, and building long-term client relationships
• Experience with treasury management products and business cash-management solutions
• Strong knowledge of commercial lending, credit fundamentals, and relationship profitability
• Ability to manage a portfolio while simultaneously prospecting and developing new business opportunities
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving healthcare, dental, veterinary, legal, accounting, or other professional practice clients
• Established network of referral partners throughout Utah
• Knowledge of practice acquisition financing and professional practice economics
• Experience launching new business lines, specialty banking programs, or niche market segments
• Proven success growing both commercial loans and deposits within a portfolio

Since 1935, Utah First Credit Union has been dedicated to making a significant difference in the lives of our members, employees, and communities. As…