First Citizens Bank

Business Banking Specialist

First Citizens Bank$94K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of experience in commercial/business financial services sales/business development or equivalent 8 years in the same field with a High School Diploma/GED.
  • Preferred experience in business banking, lending, merchant services, and treasury management.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license for extensive travel related to the job.
  • Strong financial literacy and ability to provide financial guidance.
  • Experience in applying a structured sales process and developing business relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve financial and production goals through effective sales strategies and community engagement.
  • Foster partnerships to enhance service standards and uncover sales opportunities.
  • Listen attentively to customers to identify needs and take prompt action to resolve issues.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and bank policies to manage risk in all transactions.
  • Perform administrative duties to maintain operational efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits program designed to meet associate needs.
  • Quality benefits including medical, dental, and vision care.
  • Retirement savings plans and educational assistance options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Overview

As a Business Banking Specialist, you will be responsible for acquiring and developing commercial and business banking relationships and deliver a full range of business deposits and related services such as Treasury Management and Merchant Services products. The role primarily engages in outbound calling activities to generate new business opportunities and may occasionally partner with a business or commercial banker to provide expertise around business deposits and related services.

Responsibilities

  • Sales - Achieve individual and/or team financial, production and relationship results relative to the specific metrics and goals assigned. Sales results should align with the needs of the community and ultimately support the organizational commitment to diverse lending. Engage with customers, prospects and referral sources through proactive outreach. When appropriate, represents the Bank in the community by attending and participating in civic and community events for the purpose of generating additional business and identifying potential CRA opportunities for the Bank. Engage in sales practices that are aligned to create value for both the customer and the bank. Appropriate partnering, planning and preparation occurs to ensure conversations provide the relevant financial guidance needed to drive informed decisions.
  • Service Standards - Foster collaborative partnerships that deliver value for customers, prospects and colleagues. Initiate conversation to uncover sales or referral opportunities. Listen attentively and ask insightful questions to understand customer needs and preferences; and take prompt actions to address immediate needs. Proactively look for way to optimize performance by seeking coaching, supporting Bank initiatives and leveraging tools to enhance activities.
  • Operations and Administration - Comply with all regulations, bank policies, procedures and delegated authorities to manage risk related to credit, operational, reputational, regulatory and legal aspects of personal interactions, customer transactions and financial exposures. Complete required training by established deadlines. Perform general office management duties as assigned to ensure operational efficiency. Associates in roles defined to take deposits are accountable for transaction accuracy and operational efficiency of that function. The results may include an accountability for individual contribution as well as team performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Commercial or business financial services sales and business development OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Commercial or business financial services sales and business development

Preferred Area of Experience: Business development, business banking, lending, merchant services, treasury management

License or Certification Type: Must possess a valid driver's license. Position requires frequent driving to other offices, bank customers, etc. Bank car not provided.

RequiredSkill(s): Application of a structured sales process, Providing financial guidance and expertise, Financial literacy, Knowledge retail and wealth solutions referred, Knowledge of business deposit and cash management solutions, Business development, Networking and building centers of influence.

If hired in Massachusetts, the base pay for this position is generally between $94,673 and $120,000 per year. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits."

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About First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. The bank offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and investment services, as well as online and mobile banking. First Citizens Bank operates more than 500 branches in 19 states and the District of Columbia. The bank was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1898

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