First International Bank and Trust is a family-owned community bank and one of Prairie Business Magazine's 50 best places to work.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Branch President to lead our Commercial Lending team in the Twin Cities. This pivotal role requires a strong business development background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for building lasting relationships within the community.
This is an in-office position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the branch's commercial lending operations, ensuring alignment with the bank’s strategic goals.
- Drive business development initiatives to attract new clients and expand existing relationships.
- Foster a customer-centric culture, prioritizing exceptional service and community engagement.
- Establish and help to attain internal performance objectives for branch office business volume, deposits, loan portfolios and quality of audit reports.
- Build strong partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to enhance the bank's visibility and reputation.
- Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth.
- Review staff members for formal performance evaluations and recommend salary adjustments. Counsel employees when needed. Coordinate staff training as needed.
- Prepare and monitor annual branch budget.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred; Minimum of 7 years of experience in commercial lending or related financial services, with a proven track record in business development, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of the Twin Cities market and local business community.
First International Bank and Trust is a family-owned full-service Community Bank with locations in ND, MN, SD, and AZ. We show our employees we care by providing competitive benefits and training and growth opportunities.
Here are the things we offer within our full-time benefits package:
- Health, Dental & Vision
- 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO and Holiday pay
If you are interested in learning more, you can apply or if you have questions before applying you can reach out directly at
Equal Opportunity Employer
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