What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market President position at FinTrust Connect?
Market President – Jacksonville, FL
FinTrust Connect has partnered with a community-focused financial institution to identify top talent for the role of Market President. This search is ideal for an accomplished banking leader with a strong commercial orientation, a deep local network, and a track record of building high-performing teams and growing market presence.
Why this opportunity?
- Culture: This organization values trust, relationship-driven banking, accountability, and long-term community engagement. Leaders are expected to foster collaboration, develop talent, and drive performance while maintaining a strong client-first mindset.
- Workplace: On-site / market-facing role based in Jacksonville, FL
- Function: This role leads the market’s growth strategy, commercial banking efforts, client relationship development, and overall local presence. The Market President serves as a visible leader internally and externally, partnering across business lines to deepen relationships and expand the institution’s footprint.
Requirements:
- 8–15 years of banking, commercial lending, or market leadership experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, banking, or related field required
- Formal banking school or advanced leadership training is a plus
- Strong background in commercial banking, business development, and relationship management
- Experience leading teams and driving performance across a local market
- Demonstrated knowledge of commercial credit, loan structuring, and portfolio management
- Strong understanding of bank products, treasury solutions, and cross-functional partnership strategies
- Knowledge of federal and state lending regulations and fair lending practices
- Strong executive presence, communication, negotiation, and community engagement skills
- Familiarity with the Williamson County business community strongly preferred
Description:
- Lead market growth initiatives focused on expanding commercial relationships, deposits, and overall revenue performance
- Serve as the senior banking leader for the Williamson County market, building the institution’s visibility and reputation within the community
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with business owners, community leaders, centers of influence, and strategic partners
- Partner with commercial bankers and other lines of business to identify opportunities and deliver tailored banking solutions
- Drive a high-performance culture centered on business development, client service, collaboration, and accountability
- Support the structuring and advancement of commercial credit opportunities in coordination with credit and underwriting partners
- Monitor portfolio quality, market trends, and relationship performance to support sustainable growth
- Collaborate with treasury management, wealth, retail, and other internal teams to deepen client relationships
- Ensure market activities align with internal policies, risk standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations
- Mentor and develop team members while strengthening leadership presence across the local market
- Help resolve escalated client matters and ensure a high standard of responsiveness and service
- Represent the institution at local business and civic events to strengthen community engagement and market influence