Market President

Columbia Bank

. Own the bank’s performance, growth, risk profile, talent, and reputation across a defined market or group of closely linked communities .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $300,000 - $375,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial acumen and P&L management, with a proven track record in developing and executing market growth strategies. Capable of leading diverse teams and building external relationships while ensuring compliance with banking regulations.

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P&L ManagementMarket Strategy DevelopmentCommercial Banking RelationshipsLeadership and Talent DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisRisk ManagementUnderwritingPortfolio ManagementStrategic PlanningRevenue GrowthExpense ManagementCredit JudgmentAnalytical Decision-MakingPricing Discipline

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceNegotiationRelationship BuildingClear CommunicationOrganizational Agility

Industry Keywords

BSA/AMLCRAFair LendingOperational RiskBanking RegulationsCommunity InvestmentMarket GrowthConsumer BankingSmall-Business BankingCommercial Banking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the bank’s performance, growth, risk profile, talent, and reputation across a defined market or group of closely linked communities
Develop and execute a 1–3 year integrated market growth strategy spanning the customer and prospect life cycle
Own market P&L and balance-sheet outcomes, including revenue, deposits, loans, fee income, expenses, profitability, operating leverage, and efficiency
Monitor local economic and competitive trends to strengthen positioning and optimize performance
Lead coordinated growth across consumer, small-business, commercial banking, and specialist partner segments
Orchestrate credit, treasury management, payments, mortgage, wealth, and other specialist partners to deliver integrated solutions
Establish pricing, pipeline, portfolio, and performance-management routines; identify trends and take corrective action
Oversee credit performance, policy exceptions, conduct, compliance, BSA/AML, fair lending, operational controls, and remediation
Lead, select, coach, and hold accountable an integrated market leadership team
Build a diverse succession bench and make talent and resource decisions
Serve as the primary face of the bank with clients, prospects, civic leaders, community organizations, and referral networks
Direct local community investment and support CRA and broader community commitments
Recommend resource allocation, pricing, credit, staffing, and investment actions within delegated authority
Escalate material financial, risk, client, or reputation matters appropriately
Partner across markets, regions, and enterprise functions and contribute market insight, best practices, and talent
Comply with applicable bank policies, procedures, laws, and regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field required
An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is preferred
Equivalent combinations of education and directly relevant banking leadership experience may be considered
Minimum 12-15 years of progressively responsible banking or financial services experience, including significant leadership responsibility
Demonstrated success leading Retail and Business Banking performance across a significant market, multi-site geography, or comparable operating unit
Direct experience managing commercial or business-banking relationships and credit
Sound understanding of underwriting, portfolio quality, pricing, and risk-adjusted returns
Proven accountability for revenue, expenses, profitability, deposits, loans, fee income, productivity, and other P&L or contribution measures
Experience developing market strategy, building external relationships, leading through other leaders, and delivering balanced growth within a regulated environment
Enterprise-minded market leadership and franchise-building capability
Strong financial acumen, P&L management, balance-sheet management, and analytical decision-making
Commercial and business-credit judgment, including pricing discipline and portfolio-risk management
Organizational agility and “One Bank” leadership across revenue-generating business units and specialist partners
Strategic planning and execution across a 5-year horizon aligned to the Bank’s strategic plan
Executive presence, influence, negotiation, public-speaking, and relationship-building with clients and community stakeholders
Talent assessment, coaching, succession planning, and leadership through one or more management layers
Working knowledge of banking regulations and controls, including BSA/AML, fair lending, CRA, conduct, compliance, credit, and operational risk
Clear written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex priorities into accountable action
Sound judgment, integrity, adaptability, and ability to balance growth, risk, client, talent, and community priorities
Frequent travel required
Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
Mental health resources
Identity theft protection
Legal support
Auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Access to an online discount marketplace
Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays
Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly
Performance-based incentive compensation may be available