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Chief Banking Officer

Virginia Bankers Association
Sterling, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
Summary

The position of Chief Banking Officer is responsible for operating, directing and administering, through subordinate personnel, the financial institution’s retail network to achieve growth, profit and customer service objectives via the development and sale of retail and commercial deposit/loan products, assets and fee-based services.

In addition the Chief Banking Officer assures compliance with all SVB policies and procedures, as well as, all applicable state and federal banking regulations.

Essential Duties

  • Maintains overall responsibility for all aspects of the financial institution’s retail network, including the implementation of strategies and establishment of goals to achieve growth, profit, operational efficiency and customer service objectives.
  • Provides overall direction, guidance and support to sales and Treasury Management officers.
  • Collaborates with fellow officers in developing, implementing and marketing new products and in making product and marketing strategy modifications.
  • Champions employee development to accomplish succession planning within the retail sector.
  • Enforces, through subordinates, compliance with all federal and state regulations that impact the retail division.
  • Ensures that staff maintains updated manuals and references as resources for staff training and business continuity, and to fulfill industry compliance guidance and regulations.
  • Analyzes all levels of branch activity and provides related information/reports to the financial institution’s executive management group and the board. Identifies questionable actions, operational inefficiencies and collaborates with staff to resolve or improve them.
  • Uses knowledge of financial services to develop and/or refer potential customers to the appropriate business development officer.
  • Stays abreast of regulations and legislation, as well as other political and policymaking events that directly affect the financial institution.
  • Participates in community organizations and events to enhance the images and reputation of the financial institution in the communities it serves or plans to serve.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The position of Chief Banking Officer is responsible for the supervision of the Retail, Private Banking, Treasury Management, Marketing and Community Engagement departments.

Minimum Requirements

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 10 years experience in banking, at least five of which must be in coordinating and/or managing a multi-branch network with demonstrated business development and/or sales management responsibilities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong administrative skills with effectiveness in developing tasks and managing resources to achieve targets/goals.
  • Must be an enthusiastic, positive leader and a productive team player.
  • Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to represent the financial institution professionally to outside and/or customer contacts.
  • Advanced experience, knowledge and training in retail and operations activities, terminology and products and services.
  • Current driver’s license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities.

The incumbent must be able to perform this position safely, without endangering the health or safety to him/herself or others.

Sauk Valley Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SVB is committed to the provision of equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons in all job classifications in recruitment, selection and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military status, veteran status or any other protected status. Submission of this information is voluntary and is not considered in employment decisions. This information will be kept separate from the employment files and is considered confidential.

Sauk Valley Bank offers medical, short term disability, long term disability, life, vision, dental and 401K benefits to all full time positions. PTO will vary depending on the level of the position. This position is/is not eligible for incentive.

Management reserves the right to change this position description at any time according to business needs.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 annually depending on experience

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