Private Banking

Company: Civista Bank
Location: Sandusky
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

Civista Bank Description: Position Purpose: Responsible for management and growth of long-term profitable relationships with high-net worth individuals ($1Million in investable assets and above), medical professionals and emerging affluent clientele using high touch banking, financial planning, credit and other financial solutions. Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Expectations: Understand the needs of wealthy clients and cater to those requirements. Depending on the market place – Dedicate a percentage of time to existing clients, providing a superior client service experience and specifically addressing the comprehensive holistic needs of each individual client with banking options, wealth strategies, and lending solutions. Open, close and service client deposit accounts; Coordinate and follow through on client requests for products and services (i.e., open/close accounts, check orders, credit drawdowns/pay downs, credit card requests, etc.), take consumer loan applications and process loan documents; sell investment products and provide financial advice (Series 7 and Series 63 licenses preferred), or refer client to appropriate department. Confidentially manage daily client transactions and inquiries accurately, within established deadlines and in accordance with firm business policies and procedures, as well as applicable FINRA and other federal regulations. Provide high quality, high touch service to Private Banking clients. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining client accounts across complex structures and a wide variety of products. Acts as a trusted advisor, provide solid solutions and simplifies the client's life to achieve financial goals. Use deep knowledge of the relationship and available sales tools / reports to independently identify and execute cross-sell and up-sell opportunities. Resolve client problems as needed/warranted and other duties as needed Monitor and manage existing credit relationships. Build and manage lifelong client relationships with a certain number of high net-worth individuals (generally 75 – 125 account relationships). Depending on the market place – Dedicate a percentage of time to prospecting and new client acquisition. Develop internal and external referral sources to cultivate prospect opportunities. Depending on the market place – Dedicate a percentage of time to developing relationship with internal clients including mortgage/consumer/commercial lenders, business bankers, branch leaders and wealth managers. Attend all sales team meeting. Refer clients to trust and investment management department; commercial/consumer loan department and wealth management as the need presents itself Research, follow-up and resolve client inquiries and issues through effective interaction with clients, advisors, product partners, branch/operations teams and other staff in a timely and professional manner. Work within a team environment with trust and investment personnel, commercial/consumer lending personnel, and retail staff in order to provide optimal client service. Depending on the market place – Dedicate a percentage of time to developing relationship with external COIs including attorneys, CPAs, Physician Recruiters, Medical Professionals, Real Estate agents, etc. Meet one-on-one, host seminars/mixers, plan collaborative events, etc. with the goal of deepen relationships and encouraging the sharing of prospect referrals. Represent the Bank at community civic club and service club events Develop a Business Plan which details yearly & quarterly new client, lending & wealth goals with action plan for achievement of these goals. Take pride in exceeding goals as assigned by management and maintain accountability for client acquisition, growth and retention. Track all Client, Prospect, Internal Customer & Internal Customer interaction and pertinent information in Salesforce. Maintain up-to-date calendar & pipeline reports including monthly mortgage report. Depending on the market place – Dedicate a percentage of time on the road traveling to meet with internal and external customers; stay in contact with office and other clients via laptop computer, i-pad and cellular phone. May have to call on clients at home during evenings and weekends, as needed/required to meet their service requests. Requirements: Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills: Five years of retail banking experience preferred. Additional experience in sales or marketing, trust department products and consumer lending products preferred. Previous Private Banking Experience preferred. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Banking or equivalent work experience; additional training provided by financial institution. Series 7 registered representative and Series 63 brokerage licenses preferred. Excellent relationship management, client service and communication skills are a prerequisite as well as an entrepreneurial orientation. Strong ethics and integrity is crucial as work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to being courteous and having tact. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts are important and ability to foster sound relationships with other entities (lawyers, accountants, etc.) is necessary. Strong sales experience; experience dealing with public accounting and law firms helpful. Good knowledge of consumer banking, credit and business banking services; basic experience handling trusts, investments, tax insurance, real estate management, estate planning and financial planning, credit training preferred. Solid Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM) with accurate data entry skills; proficient knowledge of working with spreadsheet and creating formulas. Ability to become proficient in use of specific software required for position. A high level of initiative, thoroughness, accuracy and organizational skills required. Ability to be a self-starter and work without direct supervision. Detail oriented with strong analytical skills. High level of confidentiality required. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects with varied deadlines. EOE - Race/Sex/Disability/Veteran This Position Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. PI0de63c16914a-25448-38863686

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