Managing Director of Corporate Banking

“Republic Bank believes in the development and advancement of our associates.  We offer the opportunity to learn all aspects of the company to prepare for future advancement.  Come join our team for a career, not just a job!“ 

Grade 18

About Republic Bank

Republic Bank’s values are built upon making an IMPACT for our clients, our associates and the communities we serve. (IMPACT stands for Innovate for the Future, Make it Easy, Provide Exceptional Service, Acknowledge & Celebrate Success, Commit to Caring and Thrive Together) The associates of Republic Bank are the key to our success as an organization and we value our associates. It’s one of the reasons we’ve been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the last seven years! For more information about the company, please visit www.republicbank.com.

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:
The Managing Director of Corporate Banking is responsible for managing and leading all aspects of the Corporate Banking Division, including Corporate Lending and the Commercial Finance Group. The primary objective of this position is to increase profitability on a long-term sustainable basis, by adding quality new corporate banking clients, properly managing existing relationships, and developing new products and services while maintaining a strong credit quality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in identifying and developing new commercial loan opportunities including but not limited to, commercial real estate loans, business lines of credit for working capital, equipment loans, business acquisition loans, construction loans, development loans, letters of credit and leases required.
• Minimum of 10 years senior-level management experience in bank operations required.
• Ability to understand financial analysis, formulate appropriate loan structure and assess risk of complex companies and lending structures required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and internet applications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for working closely with the Chief Lending Officer and other senior management members to prepare and achieve strategic business initiatives, overseeing all aspects of the Corporate Banking Division.
• Communicate and implement programs and policies that support bank-wide growth.
• Exercise personal lending authority up to established policy limits.
• Exercise loan policy exception approval authority where applicable.
• Responsible for setting the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Corporate Banking Division.
• Responsible for leading the business development of Corporate Banking Division through direct involvement in client meetings and prospecting activities.
• Know compliance responsibilities and particular requirements affecting your area of responsibility, incorporate these requirements into your business processes and procedures, perform ongoing monitoring and periodic self-assessments including reporting and corrective action as needed, and assure appropriate training to associates regarding these responsibilities and procedures.
• Model and foster behaviors that support the Bank’s values and corporate culture creating an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, accountability, and dedication to the organization.
• Willingly perform all other duties and projects as assigned.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills for effective interactions with Executive Officers, Bank officers, associates, and clients to facilitate the Job’s principal functions and responsibilities.
• Proficient in computer applications needed in fulfilling job duties.
• Excellent leadership, management and team building skills.
• Ability to analyze issues and situations systematically.
• Proficient conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and work in a team environment.
• Requires a high energy level and strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to recommend practical ways using innovation, good judgment, creativity, and strategic thinking.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel;