Business Banker Group Director

SouthState Bank

. Lead a team of Business Banking Relationship Managers .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $152,630 - $243,812 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Business Banking, including leadership in managing complex credit relationships, portfolio management, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to drive deposit growth and loan production while coaching and developing team members to achieve performance goals.

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Business Banking LeadershipCredit AnalysisPortfolio ManagementRegulatory ComplianceSales Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Business LendingCredit FundamentalsRisk Management PracticesFinancial Document ReviewDeal StructuringLoan ProductionDeposit GrowthClient Profitability InitiativesFraud MitigationOperational Risk Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCoaching and DevelopmentOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailSense of Urgency

Certifications & Qualifications

NMLS Registration

Industry Keywords

BSA/AML ComplianceFair LendingCredit PolicyRisk StandardsFinancial TrendsCommunity EngagementReferral NetworksClient Identity ValidationTransaction AnalysisTalent Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Business Banking Relationship Managers
Provide guidance on deal structuring, business development strategies, and portfolio management
Guide and develop sales activities across the assigned geography
Develop strategies to grow Business Banking and promote products aligned with bank goals
Execute and reinforce targeted prospecting and relationship expansion strategies
Leverage referral networks, outbound calling, and community engagement to generate qualified loan and core deposit growth opportunities
Review and validate team member loan packages for accuracy, completeness, credit policy, and risk standards
Monitor portfolio risk and performance by evaluating financial trends and risk-rating movements
Identify emerging credit issues and implement timely mitigation strategies
Partner with branch, credit, treasury, and operational teams to coordinate solutions and streamline deal execution
Manage and expand business relationship portfolios through lending, deposit growth, referrals, and client profitability initiatives
Coach team members on deposit growth strategies and cross-functional alignment
Mitigate fraud and operational risk through client identity validation, transaction analysis, due diligence, and escalation of suspicious activity
Provide second-line review and oversight of team member activity
Ensure compliance with BSA/AML, Fair Lending, bank policies, documentation, audit readiness, and established risk frameworks
Support talent development, including onboarding, mentoring, succession planning, and ongoing skill development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent experience in a related field
10+ years of banking experience with a strong emphasis on business lending, credit analysis, and deposit relationship management, including demonstrated leadership or team oversight responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to independently structure and manage complex credit relationships with limited oversight
Consistent track record of achieving or exceeding loan production, deposit growth, and revenue goals
Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and influence front-line bankers to drive performance and adherence to standards
May be required to obtain applicable lending or NMLS registration, as appropriate for the role responsibilities
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic channels
Ability to use computers and digital systems frequently, including sustained attention to financial data, reports, and client records
Ability to travel periodically within the assigned market
Ability to review, interpret, and validate detailed financial documents, loan files, and client information accurately
Strong understanding of business banking products, credit fundamentals, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices
Ability to evaluate lending opportunities and provide guidance on deal structure, credit quality, policy adherence, and risk considerations
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate credit, operational, compliance, and fraud-related risks
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective communication with bankers, clients, and internal stakeholders
Strong sense of urgency, initiative, and accountability