First Citizens Bank

Business Services Representative (Small Business Specialist)

First Citizens Bank • $78K — $90K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Sales or financial services.
  • 2 years experience in Sales or financial services (or 6 years for those with a high school diploma).
  • Preferred experience in business development, business banking, lending, and treasury management.
  • Valid driver's license required for frequent travel.
  • Strong financial literacy and knowledge of business deposit solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve sales goals and metrics aligned with community needs.
  • Engage with customers and conduct outreach to generate new business.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance customer value and services.
  • Comply with banking regulations to manage operational risks effectively.
  • Ensure operational efficiency through accurate transaction processing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package tailored to employee needs.
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement.
  • Supportive team culture that encourages collaboration.
  • Flexibility for engaging with community and civic events.
Full Job Description
Overview

Forever Strong. What sets First Citizens apart Strong leadership, enduring values and a commitment to helping people and businesses prosper.

The Business Services Representative is responsible for providing cash management solutions to commercial and business banking relationships. This role delivers a full range of business deposits and related services to clients. The BSR partners with Business and Commercial Bankers as a subject matter expert in business deposits and related business services and also self-sources new business opportunities.

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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 2 years of experience in Sales or financial services sales OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in Sales or financial services sales

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 $78,000 and $90,000 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.
Learn more about First Citizens Bank
Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1898

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