BankUnited
Head of Business Banking - Florida
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Job Description
- Req#: 5001075066806
- Provides strategic guidance on implementation and execution of team goals.
- Through leadership, internal partnerships, the implementation of a structured sales process, and individual production contributions, the Managing Director ensures team deposit and loan growth objectives are obtained.
- Responsible for staffing and talent management of the Sales Team; recruits, hires, trains/on-boards and coaches/develops Business Bankers/Small Business Bankers. Maintains database of Business Bankers/Small Business Bankers in the marketplace while conducting active and ongoing recruiting.
- Fosters a success and results oriented environment that safeguards accountability.
- Leads, manages, and grows Business Bankers/Small Business Banking lenders within assigned geographic region.
- Implements and inspects a structured sales process through: * leading weekly sales meetings * hosting regularly scheduled one-on-ones * inspecting pre-call plan meetings * attending joint calls * coaching opportunities with the sales team * maintaining a team top hundred targeted prospect list.
- Ensures the full implantation and utilization of the Bank's contact management and sales tracking systems, where applicable.
- Possesses extensive knowledge and involvement in the team's geographic territory and maintains a leadership level position(s) in the main one or two community organization in the assigned geographic market.
- Is ultimately responsible for the credit quality of the team's credit portfolio, including overall credit quality, timely annual reviews & renewals of credit facilities, delinquencies in financial reporting, covenant compliance, timely payment collection, etc.
- Structures profitable Business Banking lending solutions that best meets individual client needs.
- Establishes strong client relationships with some of the most complex clients to form deep relationships and retain trust.
- Meets or exceeds all goals and targets related to the identification, acquisition, and retention of prospective and current clients.
- Implements and adheres to the structured credit process, conducts regular portfolio management forums with Business Banking Market Leaders, Business Bankers, Small Business Sales & Service Management team, and SBA team.
- Ensures team's compliance with bank and credit policies, procedures, practices, and regulations.
- Ensures BRIDGES service standards are implemented and adhered to.
- Consistently engaged in process improvement to contribute to the betterment of the department, division and Bank.
- Works with Business Bankers/Small Business Bankers on credit consults with underwriting and credit partners to ensure viable new business opportunities are appropriately internally and externally managed during the solicitation and on boarding process,
- Responsible for pricing decisions within bank guidance.
- Develops of campaigns and promotions.
- Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
- Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
- Identifies and reports suspicious activity.
- Supervises function, projects or services and/or one or more employees, as applicable.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance coaching; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- 10+ Years as a Business Banker or Commercial Lender required
- Substantial managerial experience with building teams
- Experience with managing a division of 40+ employees directly or indirectly is highly desirable
- Experience with SBA Lending
Who We Are
BankUnited (NYSE: BKU) is a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida with banking centers in Florida, the New York metropolitan area, Dallas and Atlanta. BankUnited has two subsidiaries, Pinnacle Public Finance headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and Bridge Funding Group headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial and collaborative culture encompassing the best minds, the brightest talent and the boldest decision makers.
BankUnited is honored to announce that we have been included on the Newsweek and Statista America’s Most Trusted Companies Award List!
BankUnited has been recognized by Newsweek for two outstanding awards in 2023 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces and as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters , which acknowledges our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace.
Our Culture
At BankUnited, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees have the opportunity to advance, grow and achieve their goals. Our rally cry is to GO FOR MORE™, a call to action to go above and beyond to provide the best customer experience to every client and to GO FOR MORE in your career.
Why BankUnited
Working for BankUnited offers you exciting challenges and opportunities to advance your professional development, while empowering you to deliver and be your best. We are happy to report the average tenure according to LinkedIn insights is 8.3 years. We strive to provide a competitive benefits plan to our employees and are proud to have been nationally ranked #1 as one of the 2023 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Springbuk and awarded HEALTHIEST EMPLOYER by the South Florida Business Journal since 2020.
As a company, we believe we are only as successful as our people and are committed to providing training and innovative resources that prepare you to reach your full potential. That's why in addition to tuition reimbursement, we provide our employees with exciting career coaching, courses and training through our own GO FOR MORE™ Academy and mentoring opportunities through our iCARE™ (Inclusive Community of Advocacy, Respect and Equality) program.
At BankUnited, we strive to provide our employees with a work life balance. Specifically, retail branches operate 5 days a week Monday – Friday, excluding evening and/or weekend hours. For many of our positions, we offer a hybrid work environment, as well as a remote work environment for designated positions.
If you thrive in a fast-paced collaborative work environment, Apply Now and start your journey with BankUnited today!
Job Description
SUMMARY: The Head of Business Banking -- Florida develops, manages and advances the strategic objectives of the Business Banking team. This position is charged with increasing the Business Banking loan portfolio (revenue size 5mm to 25/30mm) through identifying and capturing credit and non-credit opportunities that are consistent with BankUnited's loan policy and have an appropriate loan structureESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESEDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required
EXPERIENCE 
About the company
BankUnited provides a full range of online banking solutions, including personal, commercial, and small business financing, checking, savings and lending.