Job Description

SUMMARY
The Market Area President will be responsible for the development and coordination of all banking relationships in the local market including profitability, strategic goals and management policies. This role will be responsible for developing and managing a cross functional marketing strategy to grow revenue in the local market through growth of client and prospective client relationships, cross-functional marketing events and management of contributions/community activities. This role will be directly responsible for developing and maintaining a leadership role with various civic, political and charitable positions within a given metropolitan region, and will serve as the public face and spokesperson for Sunwest Bank within the market.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide vision and leadership in the development of strategic and annual business plan for assigned region that is consistent with the Market President\'s vision for the overall market and Sunwest Bank; establish operating goals and standards consistent with strategies, policies and procedures.
• Grow primary lines of business, with secondary (dotted line) responsibility for all lines of businesses/product lines serving the metropolitan region.
• Provide strong leadership to enhance and maintain an aggressive sales and marketing culture to achieve budgeted growth in loans, deposits, and fee generating products and services.
• Maintain a sound loan portfolio, control expenses at acceptable levels, achieve an optimal net interest margin, and maintain a high level of customer service while maintaining local flavor.
• Manage and maintain loan portfolio credit quality. Communicate appropriate loan policies and guidelines, considering quality, pricing and types of loan.
• Through partnering with Risk Management, have a thorough understanding of all regulatory changes and ensure compliance with all respective regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Ensure that the sales team understands the risks inherent in the business, as well as the controls are in place. Ensure that there is an appropriate balance between return the bank receives and the risks that are assumed.
• With support from Finance, plan and forecast the financial plan for the prescribed line of business. Monitor business initiatives and pipeline for new business.
• Assist with disaster recovery (Continuity Plan) for the metropolitan area.
• Assist in expansion activities including access point locations, renovation investment, resource allocation, human resources and marketing.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
• Adheres to local, state and federal laws
• Understands and complies with all company rules and regulations
• Attends training and maintains a basic knowledge of procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial institutions, as they apply to your position and job responsibilities, with an emphasis on the BSA/AML/CIP, Consumer Privacy, Regulation CC, Information Security, Bank Protection Act, FACT-Identity Theft, Information Technology and GLBA.
• Additional duties as assigned as it relates to the position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does have supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited University
• 10 years of experience in banking or financial Services industry
• 8 years leading or managing a team
• 10 years working with executive management
• Completion of a Commercial Credit training program

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Motivator
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Results Orientated