Seattle Bank
SVP, Market Leader, Commercial & Private Banking
Seattle Bank, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
SVP, Market Leader, Commercial & Private Banking
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About Seattle Bank Seattle Bank is a locally owned, digitally driven financial institution that provides personal, business and partner banking services. Our experienced team and open API, cloud-based core technology platform deliver a boutique bank experience for clients with interwoven personal and business financial needs. Our highly configurable and scalable tech stack also supports partner banking that enables companies to embed banking transactions into their customer online experience. Seattle Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Seattle Bancshares, Inc., a privately held bank holding company, and the creator of CD Valet, a digital marketplace for Certificates of Deposit.
Description The SVP Market Leader, Commercial & Private Banking supports the growth of our unique boutique bank offering. The Market Leader will be a high-performing banker who can leverage their sales, relationship, and leadership experience to grow the boutique bank during a time when the customized solutions and outstanding service that we offer are a rarity in the banking industry.
Position Summary This is a rare opportunity for a highly capable, motivated, and collaborative person to join a uniquely positioned company and establish themselves as a market and industry leader. Strong candidates will exhibit the capability to build and lead great teams, bring high sales energy, and be highly effective at collaboration. While deep expertise is not required in each of our business lines, the Market Leader must possess a thorough commercial understanding of loan, deposit and treasury opportunities, and the ability to translate those across private, mortgage and commercial banking.
Essential Duties
Serve as a member of the Bank’s Executive Management Committee and the head of our Private, Specialty Mortgage and Commercial Banking teams
Recruit and continue to develop an inherited team of high performing professionals highly regarded in the market for their ability to provide an exceptional level of service and cultivate long-term relationships with high-value clients and their trusted advisors
Serve as a primary representative of the Bank in the market and community, helping to build and strengthen brand awareness and the Bank’s reputation
Increase outbound strategies and expand strong referral networks to significantly expand the Bank’s reach and ability to cultivate new relationships and surface high value business opportunities
Serve as a generalist while providing subject matter expertise in lending, deposit and treasury management, and/or wealth management space
Readily apply credit fundamentals to discover and solve client credit needs including term, revolving and transactional credits
Maintain a high level of knowledge with real estate and other secured financing
Uncover client needs, including payment, collection and reporting functionality, and tailor treasury management services for commercial, family office, and private client use‑cases
Enlist wealth management solution providers to design and implement tailored financial plans
Develop long‑lasting banking relationships by uncovering clients’ short‑, mid‑, and long‑term needs, ensuring proposed solutions fulfill clients' objectives through a holistic goals‑based planning approach
Strictly adhere to all risk and control policies, regulatory guidelines and security measures
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; MBA or PCBS graduate preferred
7+ years relevant sales experience in lending or treasury management; experience with private and mortgage banking is a plus
Proven success building and leading highly effective banking teams, leveraging the diverse strengths of individuals to deliver results
Experience providing relationship‑based private, mortgage, and/or commercial banking services to high‑value clients, including large and complex transactions and relationships
Motivated, thoughtful, and disciplined approach to developing relationships, including with colleagues, employees, clients and partners
Deep knowledge of commercial banking, typical credit and treasury needs, and applicable policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
Able to anticipate how changing dynamics may affect the team and clients to manage expectations and outcomes
Deep connections in the Greater Puget Sound area, with demonstrable networks in the sector of closely held/family‑owned businesses and/or professional services supporting high net worth individuals and families, and the wealth advisor/registered investment advisor community
Exceptional communication skills, both internally and externally, one‑on‑one and in large group settings
The ideal candidate appreciates challenges and keeps cool under pressure, is not afraid to roll‑up their sleeves and wear multiple hats, and has a point of view but is low ego
Benefits We’re committed to delivering our promise of peace of mind to our clients and fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive workplace for our team members. Our comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees includes:
Bank Executive Incentive Plan
Stock
Medical/Vision and Dental insurance
Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life
401K with Bank contribution
Paid Time Off: Vacation – +4 Weeks; Sick Time – 1 hour per 40 hours worked; Holidays – 10 days; Transportation and fitness benefits
Fun, extra perks such as company social events, paid volunteer hours, quarterly incentive awards, and professional development opportunities
Salary $180,000 – $240,000 per year
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development and Sales
Industry Banking
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SVP, Market Leader, Commercial & Private Banking
role at
Seattle Bank
About Seattle Bank Seattle Bank is a locally owned, digitally driven financial institution that provides personal, business and partner banking services. Our experienced team and open API, cloud-based core technology platform deliver a boutique bank experience for clients with interwoven personal and business financial needs. Our highly configurable and scalable tech stack also supports partner banking that enables companies to embed banking transactions into their customer online experience. Seattle Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Seattle Bancshares, Inc., a privately held bank holding company, and the creator of CD Valet, a digital marketplace for Certificates of Deposit.
Description The SVP Market Leader, Commercial & Private Banking supports the growth of our unique boutique bank offering. The Market Leader will be a high-performing banker who can leverage their sales, relationship, and leadership experience to grow the boutique bank during a time when the customized solutions and outstanding service that we offer are a rarity in the banking industry.
Position Summary This is a rare opportunity for a highly capable, motivated, and collaborative person to join a uniquely positioned company and establish themselves as a market and industry leader. Strong candidates will exhibit the capability to build and lead great teams, bring high sales energy, and be highly effective at collaboration. While deep expertise is not required in each of our business lines, the Market Leader must possess a thorough commercial understanding of loan, deposit and treasury opportunities, and the ability to translate those across private, mortgage and commercial banking.
Essential Duties
Serve as a member of the Bank’s Executive Management Committee and the head of our Private, Specialty Mortgage and Commercial Banking teams
Recruit and continue to develop an inherited team of high performing professionals highly regarded in the market for their ability to provide an exceptional level of service and cultivate long-term relationships with high-value clients and their trusted advisors
Serve as a primary representative of the Bank in the market and community, helping to build and strengthen brand awareness and the Bank’s reputation
Increase outbound strategies and expand strong referral networks to significantly expand the Bank’s reach and ability to cultivate new relationships and surface high value business opportunities
Serve as a generalist while providing subject matter expertise in lending, deposit and treasury management, and/or wealth management space
Readily apply credit fundamentals to discover and solve client credit needs including term, revolving and transactional credits
Maintain a high level of knowledge with real estate and other secured financing
Uncover client needs, including payment, collection and reporting functionality, and tailor treasury management services for commercial, family office, and private client use‑cases
Enlist wealth management solution providers to design and implement tailored financial plans
Develop long‑lasting banking relationships by uncovering clients’ short‑, mid‑, and long‑term needs, ensuring proposed solutions fulfill clients' objectives through a holistic goals‑based planning approach
Strictly adhere to all risk and control policies, regulatory guidelines and security measures
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; MBA or PCBS graduate preferred
7+ years relevant sales experience in lending or treasury management; experience with private and mortgage banking is a plus
Proven success building and leading highly effective banking teams, leveraging the diverse strengths of individuals to deliver results
Experience providing relationship‑based private, mortgage, and/or commercial banking services to high‑value clients, including large and complex transactions and relationships
Motivated, thoughtful, and disciplined approach to developing relationships, including with colleagues, employees, clients and partners
Deep knowledge of commercial banking, typical credit and treasury needs, and applicable policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
Able to anticipate how changing dynamics may affect the team and clients to manage expectations and outcomes
Deep connections in the Greater Puget Sound area, with demonstrable networks in the sector of closely held/family‑owned businesses and/or professional services supporting high net worth individuals and families, and the wealth advisor/registered investment advisor community
Exceptional communication skills, both internally and externally, one‑on‑one and in large group settings
The ideal candidate appreciates challenges and keeps cool under pressure, is not afraid to roll‑up their sleeves and wear multiple hats, and has a point of view but is low ego
Benefits We’re committed to delivering our promise of peace of mind to our clients and fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive workplace for our team members. Our comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees includes:
Bank Executive Incentive Plan
Stock
Medical/Vision and Dental insurance
Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life
401K with Bank contribution
Paid Time Off: Vacation – +4 Weeks; Sick Time – 1 hour per 40 hours worked; Holidays – 10 days; Transportation and fitness benefits
Fun, extra perks such as company social events, paid volunteer hours, quarterly incentive awards, and professional development opportunities
Salary $180,000 – $240,000 per year
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development and Sales
Industry Banking
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