About This Role
Why Bank OZK
Founded on a legacy of more than 120 years in banking, Bank OZK is much more than just a company. We’re nationally recognized as an industry leader in financial services. That means we combine exceptional service with innovative technologies to deliver smart solutions to our clients across the country. We’re investing in small businesses, fueling economies in local communities and changing skylines in the largest cities across America. Here, we're not simply filling roles. We're fostering even greater careers.
The foundation for a great career starts with an exceptional team and a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in providing our dedicated team members with the best resources to support their physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including generous PTO, 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision (and pet!) insurance as well as special perks and discounts. Learn more about Bank OZK benefits.
Job Purpose & Scope
In this role, you will provide excellent leadership, management, and coaching within your local market to achieve Bank OZK’s strategic goals. You will contribute your unique talents, skills, and experiences to cultivate, maintain, and strengthen relationships within the community and among team members. You will lead your team and our bank to get better every day, in every way.
Essential Job Functions
01. Execute strategic and tactical plans to manage business development productivity and portfolio quality, and to meet financial targets
02. Identify, prioritize, and develop strategies for high-value retention, expansion, and acquisition of customer relationships by delivering knowledgeable advice and solutions
03. Engage relevant business and bank partners in team-based customer development with expert delivery
04. Leverage local market networks and centers of influence to identify, prospect, and pursue business opportunities to hit market goals
05. Display a high degree of integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism at all times
06. Embrace Bank OZK’s core lending tenets of asset quality, profitability, and then growth
07. Manage team members, including daily supervision, interviewing and hiring, mentoring and training, performance appraisals, career development, promotion and pay recommendations, and separations of direct reports
08. Model talent development skills to facilitate strong employee engagement
09. Enthusiastically support and model the bank’s values and mission
10. Regularly exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions
11. Maintain consistently good punctuality and attendance to work
12. Follow Bank OZK policy, procedures and guidelines to protect customers and bank assets
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
01. Comprehensive knowledge of the community and commercial banking market, including customer needs, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment
02. Knowledge of bank regulations, policies, and procedures
03. Ability to act as an innovative, insightful, and visionary leader with strong observation skills and attention to detail, capable of leading a team to success
04. Ability to demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial spirit and positive reputation in the local market and among peers
05. Ability to build and grow successful customer relationships
06. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including strong persuasion and negotiation skills
07. Ability to manage, lead, mentor, and train team members effectively, inspiring them to meet business objectives
08. Ability to act as a team-oriented leader, capable of managing and thriving in a continually changing environment
09. Ability 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 stakeholders
10. Ability to demonstrate effective strategic, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
11. Ability to demonstrate effective organization and prioritization skills, attention to detail, and a strong sense of urgency, initiative, and drive to achieve goals and objectives
12. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of integrity and commitment to uphold the Bank's values, culture, and reputation
13. Ability to maintain confidentiality
14. Ability to travel overnight, as needed.
15. Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office applications necessary to perform essential job functions
Basic Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field, or commensurate work experience, required
2. 5+ years business development and leadership experience in a financial institution required
3. 7+ years lending work experience, involving strong credit acumen, required
4. Proven, consistent achievement of business development goals and financial targets required
5. Solid experience managing, leading and coaching professionals required
6. Comprehensive knowledge of bank products/services, lending/fair lending, collateral management, and regulations required
7. NMLS, or successful completion of NMLS process within 30 days of hire, required.