Business Banker

Overview Forever Strong. What sets First Citizens apart? Strong leadership, enduring values and a commitment to helping people and businesses prosper. As a Business Banker at First Citizens Bank you will carry on our tradition of developing and expanding relationships with business owners in your community to help them meet their financial goals. The Business Banker will be the primary contact for borrowing needs up to $5MM and engaging bank partners to provide a full range of loan, deposit and related business services. Larger relationships may be managed with manager approval and appropriate partner support. Develops and maintains an active prospect list, customer outreach plan and quality referral sources in accordance with a sales plan to achieve production goals and profitability objectives. Responsibilities In this role, you will get to: Make an impact by contributing to the growth of the bank through business and commercial loans, deposits and fee income Exercise your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to engage with business owners in the community Work in a supportive environment encouraging community and business development activities Work within a streamlined, timely and efficient credit approval process Be a part of a collaborative team with various business services partners to support the full client relationship Qualifications Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years experience in business lending, credit or business development. -Or- High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 8 years experience in business lending, credit or business development. Additional Requirements: Business development experience Preferred Qualifications: Established COI's and referral sources Financial analysis and credit underwriting skills Knowledge of business lending, deposit and cash management solutions Ability to provide financial guidance and expertise Sales planning and forecasting experience If hired in Washington the base pay for this position is generally between $128,475 and $165,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits. First Citizens Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military membership, application, or obligation, or any other legally protected status.