Market Executive

B.S. or B.A. degree in a related field; M.B.A. preferred; specialized banking education and training; a thorough knowledge of key issues facing the banking industry, data processing industry and the trust services industry.

A minimum of fifteen (15) years of related experience normally required.

• A demonstrated proficiency in business planning and executive management.
• Exceptional interpersonal relations, communicative, and leadership skills.
• Valid driver's license.

The Market Executive is responsible for supporting the mission of the company; the business planning and control of resources toward established objectives in a manner which is consistent with the philosophy of the President and CEO of The State Bank and Trust, the Board of Directors and various regulatory requirements; communicating and participating with the President on all decisions affecting the company and its subsidiaries that must be made at the executive level; implementing directives of the President; providing direction to key management personnel; providing and presenting appropriate management reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supports the mission of SB Financial Group, Inc. and the State Bank and Trust Company to provide high quality, integrated financial services and products to the communities we serve. Strives to fulfill this mission by providing consistent first-class customer experiences, by creating an environment that will attract and retain quality people, by consistently enhancing shareholder value through our operation as a community financial service organization, and by being a socially responsible citizen in our communities by sharing our resources through leadership, support, and involvement.
• Plans, controls, and manages the resources toward established Board objectives by performing various executive management duties of which the following are illustrative:

• Plans and controls policies and practices of the company and its resources in order to ensure compliance with policies of the Board and regulatory requirements; maintains an active knowledge of operations to insure this compliance.
• Communicates and participates with the Board regarding all decisions affecting the company that must be made at the Board level as follows:

1. Participates with the Board in establishing strategic organization and profit plans.
2. Coordinates the development of short and long-term profit and objectives.
3. Participates with the Directors in reviewing financial and operating statements; analyzes major operations and loans in relation to authorized programs.
4. Actively participates in activities of the Board relating to authorizing capital expenses and acquisition or disposal of assets where Board action is required.
5. Establishes management policies and procedures which support the achieving of corporate plans in conjunction with executive management.
6. Implements directives of the Board.

• Develops, implements, and achieves annual goals and objectives as established in the annual operating plan as follows:

1. Allocates resources, e.g., human, financial, etc., toward tasks required to achieve goals and objectives.
2. Directs, through appropriate management and supervisory personnel, day-to-day activities in support of the objectives.
3. Measures effectiveness and performance of the systems and people.
4. Develops resources, as appropriate, to improve efficiency and productivity.
5. Assists in the development of the annual budget and adheres to budget parameters.
6. Actively pursues further penetration of the market by performing various duties of which the following are illustrative:

1. May make business development and general service/public relations calls on present and prospective customers to maintain present business and approved relationships.
2. May provide direct service to customers, e.g., loans, deposits, investment services, etc., with an emphasis on the commercial segment.
3. Maintains active community involvement in order to project a positive image of the company and to support business development activities.

• Organizes management, i.e., structure, human resources, etc., in order to achieve objectives.
• Coordinates departmental tasks with coworkers inside and outside the department in order to ensure an efficient process and the completion of essential tasks needing proper segregation of duties.
• Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor as requested, or according to an established schedule; complies information as necessary or as directed and provides date to appropriate bank personnel.
• Responds to inquiries relating to his/her particular area, or to requests from customers, other personnel, etc., within give time frames and within established policy.
• Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of sexual harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the work place. 
• Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management, overall safety and soundness, and the bank’s compliance with all regulatory requirements, e.g., Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, etc. and ensures that the department and all personnel adhere to the same.
• Directly supervises assigned management and support personnel as follows:

1. Selects new personnel.
2. Makes provisions for the proper orientation and training of new personnel.
3. Reviews employee performance throughout the introductory period and on a regularly scheduled basis thereafter.
4. Organizes, schedules, and distributes work among assigned personnel.
5. Keeps personnel informed of pertinent policies and procedures affecting division management and/or their jobs; creates an atmosphere in which upward communication from employees is encouraged.
6. Administers personnel policies and procedures as established by policy.

• Communicates and interfaces with management personnel throughout the company in order to integrate objectives and activities.
• Provides periodic reports to the Board of Directors, and other groups, committees, or individuals as required.

• Assumes responsibility for special projects assigned by the President and/or the Board of Directors.
• Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual or departmental circumstances.

• Occasionally positions self to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than two-thirds of the time.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to accomplish tasks.
• Occasionally adjust or move objects up to 25 pounds in all directions.
• Frequently communicates with others to exchange information.
• Occasionally repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to operate motor vehicles.
• Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Occasionally has to work around noisy environments.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Must be able to do light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.