Community Area President (East)

First Bank - Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Full-time - Senior

Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Community Area President (East) at FirstBank is responsible for the strategic oversight of relationship management, lending, and branch operations across a defined community territory. This role focuses on driving growth, profitability, and market presence by fostering community relationships, optimizing branch performance, and expanding the lending portfolio. The position ensures alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory compliance, and customer service excellence, playing a critical role in advancing the bank's mission and vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategic direction and operational management of all branches and lending activities within the territory.
• Work with the Community Market Presidents to set financial goals, growth strategies, and performance benchmarks for the territory.
• Ensure branches align with corporate objectives and drive initiatives to increase market share, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement service and process best practices across all communities to ensure a great customer experience.
• Monitor and assess market conditions, identifying opportunities for expansion and competitive differentiation.
• Oversee and direct all deposit and loan activities, ensuring growth targets are met across commercial and consumer portfolios.
• Provide expert oversight on risk management strategies, ensuring adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements in lending operations.
• Leverage networks and partnerships to generate new business opportunities and strengthen the bank's brand within the territory.
• Oversee the performance of all branches, ensuring exceptional service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Accountable for the P&L of the assigned market.
• Implement best practices and operational processes that enhance customer satisfaction and drive productivity across the branch network.
• Ensure all branches operate within the bank's risk framework and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor portfolio performance and proactively manage credit quality and risk.
• Provide leadership to branch managers and senior teams, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Cultivate an environment that supports diversity, teamwork, and performance.
• Manage the team by hiring, coaching, training, and providing direction to support personal development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in business, finance, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in banking, financial services, or lending with direct responsibility for multi-branch operations.
• Proven track record in driving business growth and managing large-scale lending operations.
• Deep knowledge of commercial lending products, credit structuring, underwriting, and risk management.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with a history of leadership in community engagement and business development.
• Visionary leadership with the ability to drive strategic initiatives and inspire teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in financial analysis and regulatory compliance in large-scale lending operations.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for community-driven business growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $159K - $201K per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.