| Location | Fargo, ND |
Overview
The Area Executive is responsible for driving the financial performance, growth, and profitability of the Bank's Community West Region, encompassing markets in Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. This leader provides strategic direction and sales leadership for branch banking teams, while fostering strong partnerships across the organization. The Area Executive develops and executes regional business and sales strategies to achieve the Bank's growth, revenue, client acquisition, and profitability objectives.
This position may be based in any First Citizens office location within the Minnesota, South Dakota or North Dakota footprint.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Duties & Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management:
Lead and develop banking leaders and teams to achieve market goals. Drive accountability, provide coaching and feedback, and foster a high-performance culture focused on client outcomes, associate engagement, and talent development.
Client Experience & Growth
Drive revenue growth and relationship expansion by promoting a client-focused sales culture. Partner across retail, business banking, commercial banking, and corporate teams to identify opportunities, deepen relationships, and achieve business objectives.
Risk & Operations Management
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Bank policies, and risk management standards. Oversee operational performance, maintain a strong control environment, and balance growth objectives with sound risk management practices.
Position Specific Skills:
Sales planning and forecasting
Business development
Credit administration
Local board management
Networking and building centers of influence
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor''s Degree and 10 years'' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 14 years'' experience in Commercial, Business or Retail Banking.
Additional Information
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.