Private Client Director

Summary:

Responsible for execution of broad-based Private Client banking activities within a specifically defined geographic area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive sales process and ensure overall success of the Private Client team, executing strategic initiatives in alignment with organizational financial goals.
• Recruit, lead, and coach private banking teams, fostering a culture of professional growth and client-centric excellence.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, community leaders, and stakeholders to expand market share and promote First Horizon Bank within the community.
• Oversee Private Client team’s credit, financial, and compliance performance, effectively managing risk and ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Meet the market’s defined Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) objectives.
• Collaborate with the Regional President and Line of Business leaders to support the development and implementation of strategies.
• Manage the Private Client team’s budget (including First Horizon Foundation allocations), ensuring effective management of expenses to meet financial targets.
• Represent First Horizon Bank at local community events and professional forums to enhance the bank’s brand and visibility.
• Effectively communicate strategic goals, performance expectations, and organizational updates to associates.
• Serve as primary point of contact for business continuity efforts.
• Assess client needs and associate feedback to continuously improve service offerings and identify growth opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating designated teams or certain personnel in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; providing pay change recommendations; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college preferred and 10+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

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