Bank President I

**If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal.

This position is located at our Mitchell, SD branch.

What’s Important to You

We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That’s why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Student debt employer repayment program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve, and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.

SUMMARY
The Bank President I manages a branch with assets totaling $50MM – $100MM with a dedicated commercial lending position in the branch. This position will lead employees in achieving the bank's goals, mission, vision and values through effectively executing the Service Commitments. Accountable for managing the bank's resources in a manner that will enhance its visibility, and positively contribute to the revenue growth and maximize profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents and promotes First Interstate Bank in the communities in the market.
• Maintains active involvement with client relationships and assistance with officer call program and other business development programs.
• Participates in community activities and events.
• Monitors credit portfolios.
• Contributes to branch profitability through loan interest spreads, fee income, and cost control.
• Makes credit decisions within lending authority; keeping the Chief Banking Officer and Chief Credit Officer informed of credit trends, and shares outlook of performance of individual loans.
• Counsels and trains staff to insure consistent results and proper administration of controls.
• Serves as a resource to personnel to resolve questions or issues.
• Establishes goals and objectives for assigned personnel and monitors productivity and performance on a continual basis.
• Contributes to strategic level discussions with Executive Leadership team.
• Provides practical, relevant ideas, and perspectives on processes or process improvement.
• Engages, demonstrates, and fosters the First Interstate Bank Mission, Vision, and Values by executing the Service Commitments.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership and supervises/manages branch staff.
• Provides quality feedback and performance evaluations in order to develop and retain talent.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven leadership experience and experience with budgets and achieving financial results.
• Extensive knowledge of credit principles and practices, lending laws, and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups across the company to manage customer relationships.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to present in small and large groups, including the ability to communicate with affluent clients, prospects, and branch employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Proficiency with personal computers and related software packages such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries of complaints of customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 4-6 years of bank management experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally (up to 10 lbs)
• Sitting - Frequently
• Overtime - Subject to business need
• Noise Level -
• Typical Work Hours - M-F (8-5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required

**If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal.