Job Purpose & Scope
In this role, you will develop new commercial business and expand existing commercial customer relationships. You will cultivate, maintain, and strengthen relationships within the community and among team members. You will strive to meet or exceed business goals.
Essential Job Functions
- Execute strategic and tactical plans to manage business development productivity and portfolio quality, and to meet financial targets
- Identify, prioritize, and develop strategies for high-value retention, expansion, and acquisition of customer relationships by delivering knowledgeable advice and solutions
- Engage relevant business and bank partners in team-based customer development with expert delivery
- Leverage local market networks and centers of influence to identify, prospect, and pursue business opportunities to hit market goals
- Display a high degree of integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism at all times
- Embrace Bank OZK's core lending tenets of asset quality, profitability, and then growth
- Enthusiastically support and model the bank's values and mission
- Regularly exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions
- Maintain consistently good punctuality and attendance to work
- Follow Bank OZK policy, procedures and guidelines to protect customers and bank assets
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the community and commercial banking market, including customer needs, competitive landscape, and regulatory environmentKnowledge of bank regulations, policies, and proceduresAbility to demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial spirit and positive reputation in the local market and among peersAbility to build and grow successful customer relationshipsAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingAbility to work effectively and efficiently both as part of a team and independently, while demonstrating effective interpersonal skills with all levels of management and with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to demonstrate effective strategic, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to demonstrate effective organization and prioritization skills, attention to detail, and a strong sense of urgency, initiative, and drive to achieve goals and objectivesAbility to demonstrate a high degree of integrity and commitment to uphold the Bank's values, culture, and reputationAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to travel overnight, as needed.Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office applications necessary to perform essential job functionsBasic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field preferred; in lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma or equivalent, plus 1+ years of relevant lending, sales, or business development experience, requiredNMLS, or successful completion of NMLS process within 45 days of hire, requiredJob Expectations
Job Expectations : Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.
Note : This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.
EEO Statement
Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.