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VP - Business Banking Division Liaison
21st Century Bank
43 SE Main St Ste 144 Minneapolis, MN 55414-1031
Job Description
At 21st Century Bank, we understand the critical role we play in the development of the communities in which we serve. With offices across the Twin Cities, our focus has been on understanding & responding to our customer’s needs, offering solution-based products and services that make sense. We are currently looking for a talented & experienced banking professional to fill a managerial role in our Business Banking Division.

This role is responsible for collaborating with Business Bankers to maximize business banking deposits & fee income, establishing relationships with customers both independently & in partnership with lending staff. This role will:

  • Serve as the Business Bank division liaison for SBA & commercial lending team, overseeing & ensuring the business customer experience is exceptional.
  • Play an integral part in helping Business Bankers to achieve goals through the generation of new business deposits, cash management, remote deposit, merchant credit cards and cross-selling of other products & services.
  • Actively prepare for prospect & customer communications and document sales efforts & progress.
  • Manage, coach & lead team of Business Liaisons to create a credible & efficient work environment.
  • Develop & implement marketing activities to achieve strategic initiatives and introduce products & services to targeted market segments.
  • Apply a thorough understanding of the bank’s products & services, practices, & policies.
  • Work across all locations, actively participating in business, community, & charitable functions within the bank’s marketing area, as needed.
  • Guide management regarding current policies & practices. Proactive approach towards changing landscape in the banking industry.
  • Comply and operate with approved policies & applicable federal & state regulations.
Education & Experience
  • Degree in Business, Finance or related field.
  • 10 years commercial bank exp. in a business banking environment. • Demonstrated understanding of business banking products, services, & industry trends. Working knowledge of Jack Henry.
  • Experience in leading, coaching & mentoring a diverse staff in a supervisory capacity.
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing a consultative sales approach to serving the customer.
  • Strong attention to detail, highly organized while focusing on work quality with the ability to establish priorities & meet deadlines. Excellent communication, influencing, & negotiation ability.
  • Understands & demonstrates a high level of awareness in handling sensitive & confidential information.
  • Strong mathematical, analytical & problem-solving skills with an ability to leverage customer insights to drive solutions.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local regulations, policies and guidelines affecting banking and business practices. Proficient use of Microsoft office, including PowerPoint.
About
At 21st Century Bank we know what it takes for businesses to survive, thrive and prosper in today’s market. We’re your community partner, founded in 1917. As a family-owned bank, we know business is personal. We don’t sell products. We tailor solutions and respond to your unique business and banking needs. We like to think of ourselves as large enough to provide diverse financial solutions yet small enough to deliver personal service with a handshake and commitment.

A top 10 MN SBA preferred lender, 21st Century Bank is a leading, full-service commercial bank offering tailored personal and business banking products and services. Distinguished by the SBA as an “SBA Preferred Lender,” 21st Century Bank is a 2017 Minnesota SBA Lender Award recipient (asset size 100MM > 500MM), in recognition of the Banks performance in the area of origination of SBA 7a Loans. 21st Century Bank has locations in Rogers, Loretto, Minneapolis, Ham Lake, Blaine, and Lilydale. Proudly serving the community for more than 100 years, 21st Century Bank is a leader in small business lending in Minnesota with more than $417 million in assets.

How to Apply
Candidates interested in this opportunity may submit a cover letter and resume to Dee Zajicek, CAO - dzajicek@21stcb.com.

For more information on 21st Century Bank, we invite you to visit our website at www.21stcb.com.

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VP - Business Banking Division Liaison Candidates interested in this opportunity may submit a cover letter and resume to Dee Zajicek, CAO - dzajicek@21stcb.com.

For more information on 21st Century Bank, we invite you to visit our website at www.21stcb.com.

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  • Degree in Business, Finance or related field.
  • 10 years commercial bank exp. in a business banking environment. • Demonstrated understanding of business banking products, services, & industry trends. Working knowledge of Jack Henry.
  • Experience in leading, coaching & mentoring a diverse staff in a supervisory capacity.
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing a consultative sales approach to serving the customer.
  • Strong attention to detail, highly organized while focusing on work quality with the ability to establish priorities & meet deadlines. Excellent communication, influencing, & negotiation ability.
  • Understands & demonstrates a high level of awareness in handling sensitive & confidential information.
  • Strong mathematical, analytical & problem-solving skills with an ability to leverage customer insights to drive solutions.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local regulations, policies and guidelines affecting banking and business practices. Proficient use of Microsoft office, including PowerPoint.
H-6202At 21st Century Bank, we understand the critical role we play in the development of the communities in which we serve. With offices across the Twin Cities, our focus has been on understanding & responding to our customer’s needs, offering solution-based products and services that make sense. We are currently looking for a talented & experienced banking professional to fill a managerial role in our Business Banking Division.

This role is responsible for collaborating with Business Bankers to maximize business banking deposits & fee income, establishing relationships with customers both independently & in partnership with lending staff. This role will:

  • Serve as the Business Bank division liaison for SBA & commercial lending team, overseeing & ensuring the business customer experience is exceptional.
  • Play an integral part in helping Business Bankers to achieve goals through the generation of new business deposits, cash management, remote deposit, merchant credit cards and cross-selling of other products & services.
  • Actively prepare for prospect & customer communications and document sales efforts & progress.
  • Manage, coach & lead team of Business Liaisons to create a credible & efficient work environment.
  • Develop & implement marketing activities to achieve strategic initiatives and introduce products & services to targeted market segments.
  • Apply a thorough understanding of the bank’s products & services, practices, & policies.
  • Work across all locations, actively participating in business, community, & charitable functions within the bank’s marketing area, as needed.
  • Guide management regarding current policies & practices. Proactive approach towards changing landscape in the banking industry.
  • Comply and operate with approved policies & applicable federal & state regulations.
At 21st Century Bank we know what it takes for businesses to survive, thrive and prosper in today’s market. We’re your community partner, founded in 1917. As a family-owned bank, we know business is personal. We don’t sell products. We tailor solutions and respond to your unique business and banking needs. We like to think of ourselves as large enough to provide diverse financial solutions yet small enough to deliver personal service with a handshake and commitment.

A top 10 MN SBA preferred lender, 21st Century Bank is a leading, full-service commercial bank offering tailored personal and business banking products and services. Distinguished by the SBA as an “SBA Preferred Lender,” 21st Century Bank is a 2017 Minnesota SBA Lender Award recipient (asset size 100MM > 500MM), in recognition of the Banks performance in the area of origination of SBA 7a Loans. 21st Century Bank has locations in Rogers, Loretto, Minneapolis, Ham Lake, Blaine, and Lilydale. Proudly serving the community for more than 100 years, 21st Century Bank is a leader in small business lending in Minnesota with more than $417 million in assets.