Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, Southern California

Description

Who We Are: 

FFB, a dynamic and acclaimed single-branch bank born in the heart of Fresno, CA in 2005, is on a mission to redefine the banking experience. Our commitment to delivering top-notch banking services has propelled us to the forefront of the industry, earning us accolades and recognition. At FFB, we recognize the uniqueness of each individual who walks through our doors, and our dedicated team strives to craft personalized banking solutions that cater to their distinct needs.

What sets FFB apart is not just our Fresno roots but the diverse talents that make up our team, hailing from every corner of the country. We firmly believe that our people are our greatest strength, and we're constantly on the lookout for ambitious and passionate individuals who align with FFB's vision, regardless of their location.

If you're ready to be part of a winning team and contribute to our ongoing success story, we invite you to apply and join the FFB family!

Recent Achievements Speak Louder Than Words:

• 2024 - American Banker - #1 Top Performing Publicly Traded Bank with under $2b in assets 
• 2023 - American Banker - "Top 5" Community Bank in the Country #4 
• 2023 - OTCQX - Best 50 Companies #3 
• 2023 - 5-star Rating Bauer Financial 

What You Should Expect While Working at FFB:

• Company ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• A friendly, close-Knit work culture that encourages growth 
• Opportunities to Participate in Community Networking Events 
• Benefits Package

o Medical/Dental/Vision

o Life Insurance

o Paid Vacation

o 401(k) Retirement Plan

o Training & Development

o Tuition Reimbursement

o Employee Assistance Program

o Internal Job Posting & Referral Program

Ideal Candidate: 

FFB prides itself on its core values of Teamwork, Relationship, Authenticity, and Commitment (TRAC). We expect that our team members will reflect these values in the workplace in various ways: 

• Teamwork – We collaborate, hold each other accountable, and win together. 
• Relationship – We are trustworthy, transparent, and respectful. 
• Authentic – We are humble, vulnerable, and we speak up. 
• Commitment – We are owners...Be hungry, responsive, and have a sense of urgency.

About the Position:

The Relationship Manager, Southern California is responsible for developing new and existing commercial lending and deposit relationships for a specific market of small to medium size businesses and business professionals. In addition, the Relationship Manager is responsible for attaining established individual, department, and Bank goals through active participation in sales management and other bank programs. This position will provide a superior level of customer relations and service, ensuring compliance with Bank policies and procedures.is responsible for developing new and existing deposit relationships for a specific target market of small to medium-sized businesses and business professionals. In addition, the Relationship Manager is responsible for attaining established individual, department, and Bank goals through active participation in sales management and other bank programs. This position will provide a superior level of customer relations and service, ensuring compliance with Bank policies and procedures.

Essential Duties: 

• Reinforce the application of superior customer service by example along with appropriate follow through with involved customers and staff.
• Engage in business development activities and solicitation of new business prospects; participation in community affairs, business and service organizations, including public speaking; actively involved in instilling and maintaining a positive sales environment through education of the Bank’s products and services; investigate and follows-up on significant changes in status of existing customers; meet with customers to discuss needs and outline appropriate Bank services and to resolve problems as necessary; assist in the organization of the department, coordinating available resources (e.g., staff, materials, etc.) for maximum results; and reviewing marketing strategies in relation to department and Bank goals and recommending suitable marketing approaches.
• Cross sells the Bank’s other products and services, referring customers to appropriate staff as indicated.
• Build banking team in the Southern California Market, specifically the East Bay area, and cultivate and maintain relationships with strong commercial bankers with an eye towards conti