Market President -Jacksonville, FL

Market President – Jacksonville, FL

FinTrust Connect has partnered with a community-focused financial institution to identify top talent for the role of Market President. This search is ideal for an accomplished banking leader with a strong commercial orientation, a deep local network, and a track record of building high-performing teams and growing market presence.

Why this opportunity?

• Culture: This organization values trust, relationship-driven banking, accountability, and long-term community engagement. Leaders are expected to foster collaboration, develop talent, and drive performance while maintaining a strong client-first mindset.

• Workplace: On-site / market-facing role based in Jacksonville, FL

• Function: This role leads the market's growth strategy, commercial banking efforts, client relationship development, and overall local presence. The Market President serves as a visible leader internally and externally, partnering across business lines to deepen relationships and expand the institution's footprint.

Requirements:

• 8–15+ years of banking, commercial lending, or market leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, banking, or related field required
• Formal banking school or advanced leadership training is a plus
• Strong background in commercial banking, business development, and relationship management
• Experience leading teams and driving performance across a local market
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial credit, loan structuring, and portfolio management
• Strong understanding of bank products, treasury solutions, and cross-functional partnership strategies
• Knowledge of federal and state lending regulations and fair lending practices
• Strong executive presence, communication, negotiation, and community engagement skills
• Familiarity with the Jacksonville, FL / Duval County business community is strongly preferred

Description:

• Lead market growth initiatives focused on expanding commercial relationships, deposits, and overall revenue performance
• Serve as the senior banking leader for the Jacksonville, FL / Duval County market, building the institution's visibility and reputation within the community
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business owners, community leaders, centers of influence, and strategic partners
• Partner with commercial bankers and other lines of business to identify opportunities and deliver tailored banking solutions
• Drive a high-performance culture centered on business development, client service, collaboration, and accountability
• Support the structuring and advancement of commercial credit opportunities in coordination with credit and underwriting partners
• Monitor portfolio quality, market trends, and relationship performance to support sustainable growth
• Collaborate with treasury management, wealth, retail, and other internal teams to deepen client relationships
• Ensure market activities align with internal policies, risk standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations
• Mentor and develop team members while strengthening leadership presence across the local market
• Help resolve escalated client matters and ensure a high standard of responsiveness and service
• Represent the institution at local business and civic events to strengthen community engagement and market influence