Market President - Henderson / Evansville

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBT), parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, with offices in Louisville, Central, Eastern and Northern Kentucky, as well as the Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan markets.

General Job Summary

The Market President is responsible for the strategic direction, growth, and profitability of the assigned market. This role leads business development efforts, fosters client relationships, and represents the Bank in the community to ensure market visibility. The Market President collaborates with internal partners to deliver tailored financial solutions while maintaining regulatory compliance and upholding the Bank’s mission and values.

Organizational Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision and philosophy of the Bank. Complies willingly with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Supports all functions that maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops and executes strategic plans to grow market share and enhance profitability
• Oversees market operations, including commercial lending, retail banking, and wealth management in coordination with respective departments
• Leads, mentors, and develops a team of market personnel to ensure performance goals are met
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key business clients and community leaders
• Collaborates with product and service partners to deliver integrated solutions
• Monitors local market conditions and economic trends to identify new business opportunities
• Ensures compliance with banking laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Represents the Bank at public, civic, and community functions to enhance visibility and reputation
  
  

Hiring Expectations

Responsible for building a high-performing team from day one by recruiting experienced Relationship Managers across multiple disciplines (C&I, CRE, BB, PB, WMT, TM, Mortgage, etc). In addition, the Market President will work with managers to hire necessary support staff, including Loan Coordinators and Client Service professionals, to ensure operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Branch Expectations

Market President will work with appropriate departments within SYB to identify opportunities to open branch offices to support retail operations and growing staff.

Other Functions

• Participates in special projects, committees, and task forces as assigned
• Supports organizational initiatives outside of the assigned market when necessary
  
  

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with regular travel within the market area
• Occasional evening and weekend events required for community engagement
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Experience: Minimum 10 years of banking experience with at least 5 years in a leadership or executive role

Specific Skills

• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and business development skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities
• Deep knowledge of banking products, services, and regulatory requirements
  
  

Specialized: Proven track record of driving growth and leading high-performing teams

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily sedentary work performed in an office environment
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with clients, team members, and vendors via phone, video, and in person
• Visual acuity sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents, and financial data
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10–15 pounds occasionally (e.g., files, office supplies)
  
  

Benefits

• 401(K) with a company match of up to 6%
• ESOP employer match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Cancer/Disease insurance
• Accident insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Bank paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D insurance
• Bank paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program