What are the responsibilities and job description for the Market President position at Great Plains State Bank?
Job Summary
The Market President is a key leadership role responsible for the overall success, visibility and reputation of Great Plains State Bank in their market. This position drives business development, oversees all loans in market, manages operations, ensures compliance, provides staff leadership, and actively represents the bank in the local community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for overall loan and deposit production of the market.
- Leads efforts to grow the bank's market share and profitability by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong customer relationships.
- Responsible for overall loan and deposit production of the market.
- Actively engages in calling activities, networking, and community connections to generate new loan and deposit business.
- Encourages branch staff to participate in professional, business and community organizations.
- Develop and cross-sells bank products and services to new and existing customers.
- Manages all loans in market, ensuring sound asset quality and minimizing loan losses.
- Prepare loan presentations in accordance with bank policy and procedures.
- Ensures that all loans fall within bank loan parameters to maintain strong credit quality.
- Evaluates customer financial status and risk conditions to make informed lending recommendations - collects all loan underwriting documentation.
- Ensures accurate loan documentation and timely renewals.
- Collaborates with credit staff and assumes ultimate accountability for all portfolio activities/issues.
- Provides vision, leadership, coaching, and direction to branch staff.
- Fosters a sales and service culture focused on customer needs and relationship building.
- Communicate and collaborate with all department managers across all branches.
- Manages all branch activities to ensure profitability, adhering to corporate and regulatory policies.
- Provides oversight on daily team activities, including training, scheduling, and work direction.
- Ensures compliance with bank security procedures and relevant laws and regulations.
- Achieves satisfactory ratings on internal and compliance audits.
- Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Skills:
- Deep knowledge of banking services including strong knowledge of commercial lending, underwriting, and loan origination.
- Proficiency in financial software systems used for loan processing, cash management, and industry-specific applications.
- Proven leadership capabilities in team management, coaching, sales management, and banking operations.
- Excellent communication skills for client interaction as well as internal team collaboration.
- Basic math skills including debits & credits calculations necessary for daily banking operations.
- Ability to analyze industry trends in financial services to inform strategic decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 10 years of lending experience
- 5 years of management experience
- Proven leadership skills in leading a high performing team
- Proven track record of active community involvement
- Ability to analyze complex financial statements
- High degree of tact, diplomacy, and discretion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with both employees and customers
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Graduate of a Graduate School of Banking - Plus
Benefits:
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Basic Life / STD / LTD
- PTO – Accrual basis – 22 days first year
- Paid Birthday Holiday
- Paid Holidays: 11 days per year
- 401(K) / 401(K) – Match Program / ROTH / HSA / EAP
- Employee Theft Protection Plan
- Annual Discretionary Bonus Program
- Annual Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
- Education Assistance
- Paid Community Volunteer Time
This role is ideal for a dynamic leader passionate about community-focused banking who thrives on driving results through innovative sales strategies. Join us to lead with purpose—empowering your team to deliver outstanding service!
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person