Private Banker

Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit www.arvest.com/careers/benefits .

The story of Arvest is one of commitment started by our founders in 1961, with an intense dedication to focusing on our customers. We will always be active and involved members of the communities we serve, and we will always work to put the needs of our customers first as we continue to fulfill our mission – People helping people find financial solutions for life.

Position is located at 3201 McClelland Blvd, Joplin, Missouri.

Position is Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm with the ability to work additional hours as needed.

Job Title: Private Banker

The incumbent is responsible for generating growth in balances through the sale, promotion, and referral of products utilizing a proactive and disciplined approach. The incumbent will have an assigned portfolio of clients and proactively meet with them to discover their financial needs and develop solutions to fulfill those needs. Depending upon the client’s individual needs, the incumbent will work with internal strategic partners to ensure higher net-worth clients and prospects have access to experts who can help them with specialized, comprehensive financial needs. The incumbent is to provide exemplary customer service and be consistently available to meet with clients as needed. Direct responsibilities include underwriting commercial loans, generating consumer loans and deposits, and managing loan portfolio risk and client relationships.

We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.

What You’ll Do at Arvest: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Analyze and evaluate client relationships to determine products and services currently being used and additional items from which the client could benefit to meet his or her financial goals.

• Develop financial strategies using internal strategic partners designed to benefit private banking clients by fulfilling a financial need.

• As directed, develop quality prospects and Centers of Influence (COIs) through internal and external referral sources, organization involvement, market research, and targeted marketing in specific industries or segments of the market.

• Analyze credit requests and utilize sound underwriting practices to determine an appropriate decision for a commercial loan request. Assimilate required documentation to process consumer loans using the bank’s policies and procedures. Ensure completion of loan closing and disbursements for the client.

• Manage portfolio risk by ensuring technical exceptions properly document loan requirements and secure the bank’s position in assigned collateral.

• Generate new loan and deposit business in accordance with the bank’s policy and procedures.

• Maintain client relationships using a strategic, focused customer contact system.

• Participate in joint calls with other Private Bankers, other lenders, treasury services, and/or wealth management specialists to demonstrate strategic partnerships within the bank.

• Develop knowledge and skills in wealth management to identify and provide a comprehensive approach to meeting a client’s full financial needs.

• Foster teamwork and private banking knowledge in all assigned branches to ensure a positive customer experience for qualified private banking clients.

• Takes a residential mortgage loan application for any consumer purpose.

• Offers or negotiates terms of a residential mortgage loan for compensation or gain.

• Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, 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.

Toolbox for Success:

• Associate degree in accounting, finance or business, or equivalent related work experience is required.

• 2 years of banking experience required.

• Completion of CFB 4 training within 6 months.

• Current NMLS SAFE Act registration or the ability to be registered within 30 days required.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance preferred.

• Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service members.

Physical Demands:

The associate must be able to travel occasionally by themselves within the US, possibly overnight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and significant professional growth.

Along with an excellent benefits package, our associates are engaged, rewarded for performance, and encouraged to grow professionally and personally. Our future is driven by our associates. If you want to be recognized for your results and empowered to reach your potential, we urge you to apply.

Grade 14

Pay Range: $49680 - $58995 per year