The Palm Beach Market President is a leadership role responsible for the management and Amerant's public relations efforts in the Palm Beach Market. In this capacity, this role is responsible for the strategic execution of commercial production/profitability goals in this market.

Responsibilities:

• Expand the Bank’s Commercial Lending presence in the Palm Beach Market
• Solicit new business relationships for the Bank and cross-sell other Bank’s products
• Manage and monitor lending activities in the Palm Beach Market
• Actively attract and retain talent for this market, as needed to achieve the business plan. Lead the performance management, coaching and learning paths of their team members, foster an environment of collaboration and develop and maintain a productive work environment
• Oversee their team’s production to ensure proper loan structuring in alignment with the Bank’s underwriting standards, adherence to credit policy and regulatory requirements
• Review, monitor and make final disposition of daily overdraft and uncollected funds reports
• Review and monitor delinquency reports and other factors impacting credit transactions to avoid losses for the Bank
• Collaborate in the development of their team member’s budgets and variable compensation targets (grids) on a semi-annual basis and monitor and track goals progress
• Effectively address challenges and conflict that may arise including loan issues
• Attend seminars and training sessions to keep abreast of changing regulations and industry/market trends and conditions
• Review policies and regulatory issues impacting the market and the financial services industry and/or credit standards and propose changes when appropriate.
• Conduct site visits to financed projects and/or new projects being considered
• Assist in assessment and recommend opportunities to enhance or improve Bank’s position in this market

Work Experience Requirements:
10 years of experience in Commercial Lending
5 years of experience in commercial credit underwriting and portfolio management
5 years of experience in a management role with responsibility over talent acquisition, performance management, coaching and development

Education and/or Certifications Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting
Formal credit training from an accredited institution is required

Technical and/or Other Essential Knowledge:
Applied knowledge of commercial loan products, preferably in assigned market
Proven ability to maintain and develop a book of business
Applied knowledge of banking regulations
Proficiency in navigating bank core systems
Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Product Suite including: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Functional Skills & Knowledge Requirements:
Must be a team player, be able to work under pressure, conduct business in a professional demeanor, solve problems and conflicts, prioritize work, and manage time and change effectively. Effective communication skills verbally and in writing are required. Must be able to design and deliver engaging presentations, develop, and manage budgets and meetings. Must be able to identify, assess and report risks arising from violations of rules, regulations, or internal policies.