Client Manager

MANAGER - CLIENT WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The Client manager is responsible for contributing to overall branch sales efforts, maintaining first-in class service levels for their branch, and all aspects of operational integrity for the branch and colleagues.• Responsible for hiring, development, and coaching of branch internal sales/service colleagues• Provide the motivation and direction to colleagues to achieve exemplary service levels when working with or for the client in problem resolution• Support internal sales activities including developing product knowledge with their team, and train/lead the sales/service team to recognize referral and sales opportunities and making appropriate product/service recommendations on a consistent basis

Work directly with the branch manager to lead with a team approach in meeting the sales goals for the entire branch

Working with internal sales/service team, will also support branch manager and RM(s) in building and maintaining their client relationships including making joint client calls as needed• Provide expertise in risk management and loss prevention policies and procedures and are responsible for monitoring and auditing their respective office for compliance with these policies and procedures

Ensure regulatory compliance and colleague adherence to CNB policies and procedures are being met.• For de novo branches the Client Manager will be engaged in some level of external business development activity in support of building a baseline of business for the new branch including:o Leads and manages the internal sales/service process including outbound calling efforts, client/prospect site visits, cross-sell opportunities with existing portfolio, and works with internal partners for new opportunitieso Acquisition of new business and personal client relationships for either their portfolio or transfer to other sales colleagues if appropriateo Facilitate their direct reports achievement of new client acquisition and cross-sell goals What you will do COLLEAGUE MANAGEMENT Proactively guides colleagues and teams to achieve results, accurately assesses strengths and develops needs of colleagues; provides feedback, mentoring, helpful counsel and opportunities for development to help colleagues achieve their full potential

Ensures products and sales/services training is completed to provide clients with appropriate solutions

Responsible for managing and conducting annual reviews for the internal sales/service team

CLIENT SERVICE Acts as a champion for clients and colleagues providing exemplary service

Partners with CNB colleagues in all divisions of the bank to support client retention objectives and proactively promotes solutions appropriate to clients

SALES MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT Supports sales/service colleagues, RM’s, and managers in building and maintaining branch client relationships

Works with business partners to deliver solutions in order to maintain and grow client relationships

Recognizes and recommends cross-selling opportunities to maximize banking office profitability

Leads and manages internal sales process including outbound calling efforts, client site visits, create opportunities with existing portfolio and works with internal partners for new opportunities

OPERATIONS Responsible for the operational integrity of the branch

Is the expert in risk management and loss prevention

Completes, monitors and audits branch certifications and operational reviews

Ensures regulatory compliance and effectively communicates and implements changes to policy and procedure

Competencies BUILDING EFFECTIVE TEAMS Blends people into teams when needed: creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team: shares wins and successes: fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work, defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team

CLIENT FOCUS Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients; gets first-hand client information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with clients in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients and gains their trust and respect

DEALING WITH AMBIGUITY Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can manage risk

DECISION QUALITY Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment: sought out by others for advice and solutions

DIRECTING OTHERS Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes workflow appropriately; lays out work in well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator

HIRING AND STAFFING Has a nose for talent; hires the best people available from inside or outside; is not afraid of selecting strong people; assembles talented staff

INTERPERSONAL SAVVY Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably

MANAGERIAL COURAGE Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand

Faces up to people problems on any person or situation quickly and directly

Is not afraid to take corrective action when necessary

PRIORITY SETTING Spends time on what’s important

Quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside

Identifies and eliminates roadblocks and creates focus

SALES MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Develop and train all service colleagues to actively participate in sales activity

Stays focused on critical importance of sales and understands and supports the daily efforts necessary to be successful

Works diligently with sales manager to create effective communication with branch – allocating the time/energy within the service team to support prioritized sales strategies

DRIVE FOR RESULTS Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is consistently one of the top performers; bottom-line oriented and steadfastly pushes self and others for results

Must-Have* Minimum 4 years of direct client service experience required

Minimum 4 years experience in a banking environment required

Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience required

Must be in good standing under “The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008” (Safe Act) and must be registered/licensed with the “Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry”; or must be able to be registered under the Safe Act

Skills and Knowledge Excellent knowledge of Bank policies and procedures and regulatory compliance

Strong knowledge of Bank products and services

Strong knowledge of Bank audit procedures

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize work

Strong problem solving skills

Strong, demonstrated leadership and team building skills

Compensation Starting base salary: $59,467 - $94,975 per year

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions

*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

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ABOUT CITY NATIONAL City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024

Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C

and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets

City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves

*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank

For more information about City National, visit cnb.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where differences are valued and encouraged

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