What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Officer - Islamic Banking Division position at Stearns Bank NA.?
Come Grow with Us and Join an Award-Winning Organization! Stearns Bank is looking for an Business Development Officer - Islamic Banking Division. We are currently seeking candidates based in the St. Cloud, MN or Minneapolis, MN area with the ability to work in office with remote capability.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is a senior role that will require the candidate to lead financing transactions and operate autonomously with minimal oversight. The candidate is expected to have a "can-do" attitude and have the drive and ability to achieve key business objectives. The candidate will develop deep and lasting relationships with community leaders, institutions and businesses and will play a key role in originating financing transactions, building a strong deposit base, and serving as an ambassador for Stearns Bank's Islamic Banking Division. The primary geographic focus of this role will be Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota, and will include other states nationwide as designated from time to time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Originating Financing Transactions
- Generates new financing opportunities through prospecting, calling, and referrals to the community.
- Ensure timely and accurate tracking of all calls and leads in Salesforce and CRM software.
- Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales and performance objectives and operational standards regarding leads and conversion of those leads into opportunities and closed transactions.
Deposit Growth
Community Engagement
Compliance & Education
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
THE COMPANY
Founded in 1912, Stearns Financial Services Inc. (SFSI) is a $2.4 billion well-capitalized, independent financial holding company based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Specializing in nationwide small business lending and equipment financing, Stearns has maintained outstanding customer service, fast decisions, and customized finance solutions to their customers for decades.
Stearns Bank has earned itself a stellar reputation amongst customers and competitors alike. This reputation goes beyond just word-of-mouth, as Stearns has been recognized by the Independent Community Banker's Association (ICBA) as a top-performing bank in the nation based on a 3-year average Return on Assets for banks $1 billion or more. Stearns has also been recognized by American Banker as a top-performing bank in the nation over a 3-year period for Return on Equity for banks from $2 billion to $10 billion.
As a Star Tribune Top Workplaces award recipient and an award recipient of the Minnesota Business Magazine 100 Best Places to Work in Minnesota, Stearns takes pride in their team and holds their employees in extremely high regard. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package including our Employee Stock Ownership Program-one of the best long-term incentive programs in the nation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, or creed, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by Federal, State, local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.