BankUnited ยท 1 week ago
Director of Business Finance - Wholesale Banking
Hialeah, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expBankUnited is seeking a Director of Business Finance for their Wholesale Banking division, who will serve as the strategic and analytical leader. This role focuses on driving performance and profitability while partnering with senior leadership to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Serves as Finance Head for the Wholesale division, representing Finance in strategic business reviews, capital discussions, and portfolio steering committees
Shapes and executes the financial strategy for the segment--covering loan/deposit growth, balance-sheet, margin and revenue optimization, expense management and return on equity
Partners with Treasury, Credit, and ALM to ensure the segment's growth trajectory aligns with the bank's capital, liquidity, and risk frameworks
Leads scenario modeling for market, rate, and credit cycles; advise business heads on the financial implications of new initiatives and pricing strategies
Provides thought leadership and liaise directly with the Division Head and Chief of Staff
Co-authors the segment's quarterly business review and supports preparation for Executive Committee and Board presentations
Owns the planning, forecasting, and performance management cadence for the segment, ensuring a tight linkage between strategy, operational drivers, and financial outcomes
Leads monthly performance reviews with business and finance leadership, highlighting drivers, trends, and actionable insights
Drives forecast accuracy and transparency--establishing driver-based models that connect production metrics (pipeline, utilization, pricing, deposit costs) to P&L outcomes
Evaluates portfolio performance, deposit remixing, and loan growth economics, identifying opportunities to enhance profitability and capital efficiency
Partners with controllership and enterprise FP&A to ensure accurate segment reporting and timely close processes
Leads analysis of product, client, and relationship profitability--integrating FTP, RWA, and credit risk impacts into banker decision tools
Builds financial frameworks for emerging business initiatives, ensuring clear measurement of investment payback and ROE impact
Sponsors data visualization and BI initiatives that enhance business insight and speed of decision-making
Ensures the segment's FP&A and reporting processes adhere to corporate financial governance standards, SOX, and regulatory expectations
Maintains audit-ready documentation for forecast models, reporting assumptions, and capital analyses
Partners with risk and compliance teams to embed financial discipline into the business's risk appetite framework
Helps lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of ownership, accuracy, and insight
Mentors future leaders within Finance; build bench strength through rotational exposure across FP&A, Credit, and Treasury
Serves as a bridge between strategy and execution, reinforcing a one-team culture with business and support partners
Champions finance transformation and automation--leveraging AI, cloud analytics, and process redesign to drive faster, more intelligent financial decisions
Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.)
Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training
Identifies and reports suspicious activity
Supervises function, projects or services and/or one or more employees, as applicable
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance coaching; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field such as economics, finance, statistics, or mathematics required
15+ years in banking finance, FP&A, or business management, with significant exposure to commercial or wholesale banking, credit or treasury required
Deep knowledge of balance-sheet dynamics, pricing/FTP, credit risk, and RWA/capital management
Proven track record of strategic partnership with executive leadership; comfort advising on business trade-offs between growth, risk, and returns
Exceptional analytical and modeling skills; experience leading teams that produce actionable insights rather than reports
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and data-driven forecasting tools; SQL or Python experience a plus
Proficiency with the use of AI tools in a professional environment
Creative ability to design and build large-scale processes with timely deliverables
Understanding of data governance and data quality controls
Ability to stay current (up-to-date) with regulatory changes, industry trends and emerging technologies and tools
Ability to directly or indirectly lead groups of people in large-scale projects with timely deliverables
Preferred
MBA or CFA preferred
Company
BankUnited
BankUnited, Inc. (BKU) is a bank holding company with three wholly owned subsidiaries:
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-02-02IPO
Leadership Team
Rajinder Singh
Chief Executive Officer
Mario Facella
Senior Vice President
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