Location: On-site, Scottsdale AZ

Summary

Responsible for the overall management of the Franchise Finance line of business including strategic planning, business development and portfolio management. 

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop and implement a strategic plan to grow First Horizon’s Franchise Finance line of business, which focuses on financing national and regional restaurant and fitness operators.
• Create and articulate a vision for the line of business and lead the team toward that vision.
• Manage business development and portfolio management activities to support growth and asset quality goals.
• Oversee a strategic calling plan which targets national and regional restaurant and fitness prospects.
• Participate in calling effort with Relationship Managers on complex or high value relationships and prospects.
• Protect the Franchise Finance portfolio assets through the proper administration and execution of operational and risk management policies and procedures specific to the restaurant and fitness industries.
• Manage the loan process to ensure a good customer experience regardless of the lending decision. 
• Responsible for the direct management of the team which includes Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, Credit Analysts and other support staff within the Franchise Finance line of business, including recruitment, hiring, goal setting, employee performance management, team building and team performance.
• Represent the Bank at industry conventions and customer sponsored events to promote the Bank’s image.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience
• 10 years related experience required
• Solid understanding of lending to operators in the restaurant and fitness industries
• Sales management and business development experience and proven ability to network
• Demonstrated leadership experience and proven expertise hiring and developing talent
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication
• Excellent customer orientation, interpersonal and organizational skills

About UsFirst Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately ~7,300 associates and ~418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

Corporate Diversity Commitment:
We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.

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