Group Relationship Manager Associate

Description

The Group Relationship Manager Associate leads RMAs in their designated markets and is focused on providing superior customer service while delivering high-level performance in support of the Relationship Managers and market leaders. While managing the overall RMA function where designated, this role will serve as an extension of the RM teams for sales opportunities and brand awareness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manage the Relationship Manager Associate team as designated and serve as a leader by providing support to the lending team including handling escalated questions and situations, complex loans and anticipating needs of the internal team and the client.
• Prepare and review all account documentation related to deposits and loans, monitor the administration of the closing process.
• Actively work to develop relationships across all Bank partners to identify cross-sell opportunities and referral business.
• Must exhibit an advanced level of bank product knowledge.
• Independently work with clients to address questions and issues and handled complex concerns when able or designated to appropriate RM or Bank partner.
• Provide deposit support for clients including opening new accounts and general maintenance as needed.
• Practice safe and sound business procedures, including adherence to applicable laws and regulations, internal controls, operational procedures, risk management policies and security protocols.
• Cultivate an environment that supports diversity, teamwork, and performance. Provide leadership though communication, performance management, development and recognition of staff
• Manage the team by hiring, coaching, training and providing direction to team members through feedback to support personal development and ongoing improvement
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or applicable work experience
• 5+ years’ experience within commercial lending with a focus on origination
• Familiar with banking regulations within the consumer and commercial environment
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Detailed oriented with high degree of accuracy
• Superior customer service skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to make sound decisions regarding customer transactions, customer satisfaction issues and must have ability to think through and rationalize decisions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Respectful demeanor toward other associates and managers that promotes a positive and professional work environment.
• Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and confidentiality and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.
  
  

FirstBank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and staffing firms. Recruitment agencies and consultants may not submit resumes directly to managers. FirstBank will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement as an approved vendor. FirstBank in an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.