Senior Commercial Banking Leader

Description

Location : On site in Tampa Bay, FL

Position Summary :

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and growth-oriented Senior Commercial Banking Leader to lead our commercial banking efforts across the Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa Bay markets. This senior leadership role is responsible for developing and executing market-level strategies, leading of team leaders and relationship managers, driving business development, deepening client relationships, ensuring sound credit performance, and effectively managing risk.

This position focuses on serving middle-market and large corporate clients with annual revenues $50 - $500 million, offering customized financial solutions that support their long-term success. The Senior Commercial Banking Leader is also responsible for attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent, building a team of relationship managers capable of delivering growth and exceptional client experiences.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership :

Develop and execute the overall commercial banking strategy across the Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa Bay markets.

Lead market planning aligned with bank-wide goals and local opportunities, focusing on expanding the client base within the $50-500MM revenue segment.

Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, and emerging trends to refine business approaches.

Talent Acquisition and Team Development :

Recruit, attract, and retain top-tier commercial banking professionals, building a high-performing, growth-focused team.

Provide strong leadership and coaching to drive performance, professional development, and employee engagement.

Promote a culture of accountability, client-first thinking, and teamwork.

Business Development and Growth :

Drive new client acquisition and relationship expansion across key industries and commercial sectors.

Lead team efforts to provide comprehensive banking solutions to companies with annual revenues exceeding $50 million.

Ensure outstanding client service and cultivate long-term, value-added relationships.

Partnership and Collaboration :

Partner closely with Private Client and Wealth Bankers to deliver integrated solutions that meet the full spectrum of client needs.

Work collaboratively with Specialty Bankers (e.g., CRE, Healthcare, Professional Services) to identify and serve niche opportunities within the market.

Act as a connector across lines of business, ensuring clients benefit from the full breadth of the bank’s capabilities.

Credit Quality and Risk Management :

Influence and collaborate with portfolio managers and credit officers to structure and manage credit facilities in line with the bank’s risk appetite.

Drive strong portfolio management discipline to ensure top-tier credit quality and performance.

Lead efforts in proactive risk identification, compliance, and credit monitoring.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of commercial banking experience, with a strong track record in team leadership, market strategy, and business development.

Demonstrated success managing client relationships with companies generating over $50 million in annual revenue.

Experience in talent acquisition and team development, with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Strong knowledge of credit structures, underwriting, and risk management principles.

Proven ability to collaborate across multiple business units including wealth, private banking, and specialized industry teams.

Deep market knowledge and established network within Florida’s commercial sectors, especially Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa Bay.

About Us

First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com (!!Cz2fjcuE!hpq9hPnrucZCPIAVPojVESItIq-FPzhurNdCrQ3JE8Rkx3gMd70nIk6_kmPxl66_oJCEsXs0gNunPowMAMHCmBYPOtUxUGI$) .

Benefit Highlights

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
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