First Interstate · 5 days ago
Deputy Chief Banking Officer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$211K/yr - $347K/yr
10+ years expFirst Interstate BancSystem is seeking a Deputy Chief Banking Officer responsible for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and profitability across all banking divisions. This role involves overseeing the development and execution of comprehensive business strategies that align with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and market trends, while fostering a culture of collaboration and sustainable growth.
BankingCredit CardsFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Works in partnership with CBO to design and execute strategy
Provides direct and expert advisory support to the CBO
Engages as proxy in CBO’s absence
Acts as primary conduit to operations and risk
Supports talent management processes, including calibration and organizational design
Serves as a champion for change that focuses on client & employee experience
Enables CBO to focus on strategy & execution that support growth
Leverages enterprise understanding to enable teams to execute
Co-leads meetings, offsites with CBO demonstrating a united voice/mission
Engages with teams locally to understand obstacles, prioritizes them and works to remove
Oversees complex projects impacting the business
Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and risk management frameworks
Influences Wealth, Home Loans and Treasury strategy by partnering with senior leadership to align objectives with enterprise priorities
Drives cross-line collaboration to identify and execute opportunities for integrated client solutions across Community Banking, Commercial, Home Loans, Wealth, and Treasury
Champions relationship deepening initiatives by enabling teams with tools, insights, and routines that deepen client relationships and expand share of wallet
Leverages advanced analytics to inform strategic decisions, optimize pricing models, and identify growth opportunities within the business
Partners with product and digital teams to design data-driven enhancements that improve client experience and operational efficiency
Monitors market trends and competitive intelligence to anticipate shifts and adjust strategies proactively
Facilitates alignment of performance metrics across lines of business to ensure accountability and transparency in execution
Oversees development of dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide actionable insights to leadership and frontline teams
Supports enterprise-wide strategic planning by contributing expertise on liquidity, investment, and risk considerations impacting growth
Partners with the CBO to define and refine growth strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and market opportunities
Co-leads strategic planning sessions with the CBO to establish priorities, growth targets, and execution roadmaps
Identifies emerging trends and competitive insights to inform strategic decisions and position the business for sustainable growth
Develops frameworks for evaluating new markets, products, and partnerships that accelerate expansion and profitability
Collaborates with finance and analytics teams to model growth scenarios and assess ROI for strategic initiatives
Supports the CBO in communicating growth strategy to internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring clarity and engagement
Monitors execution of growth initiatives, providing feedback and adjustments to maintain momentum and achieve objectives
Acts as a strategic sounding board for the CBO, offering insights and recommendations on opportunities and risks impacting growth
Facilitates alignment across lines of business to ensure integrated strategies that maximize client acquisition and retention
Oversees development of performance dashboards to track progress against growth goals and inform leadership decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
10+ years senior leadership experience required
10+ years front line community and commercial banking experience required
10+ years progressive leadership roles with exposure at multiple levels of the organization required
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation abilities with a proven capacity to engage audiences effectively
Demonstrated experience motivating and influencing groups and individuals to quickly gain trust and confidence
Ability to connect sales & service strategies with a deep understanding of their combined impact on employee engagement and client satisfaction
Preferred
Master's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field preferred
4-6 years wealth management and treasury experience preferred
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred
Certified Project Manager (IAPM) preferred
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
Student debt employer repayment program.
401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.
Medical, dental, vision, short- term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
Employee assistance program
401(k)
Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time)
Up to 11 paid Federal holidays.
Company
First Interstate
At First Interstate, we meet people where they are—helping them get to where they want to be.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Riley
President and Chief Executive Officer
BRITTNEY BAUER
REAL ESTATE LOAN PROCESSOR/CLOSER
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