VP, Banking Manager

You’re a dynamic banking leader who excels at building high-performing teams, strengthening client relationships, and driving revenue growth. You thrive in fast-paced environments, lead with accountability, and enjoy mentoring others while maintaining a strong client-service mindset. You bring deep banking knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate with both strategic insight and hands-on execution. If you love developing people, improving processes, and expanding client relationships, this role is for you.

The VP, Banking Manager leads the Private Banking team and ensures the Profit Center meets revenue goals through deposit growth, client service excellence, and sales support. You will manage staffing, coaching, onboarding, and performance while serving as an escalation point for complex client matters. This role partners closely with commercial, treasury management, and private banking teams to support new business development and strengthen client relationships. You will also oversee administrative responsibilities, compliance adherence, and office operations to ensure efficient and effective performance.

• →Lead and mentor the Private Banking team, ensuring strong performance, development, and client service.
• →Manage onboarding, staffing, recruiting, coaching, and retention of team members.
• →Drive deposit growth through effective pipeline management, forecasting, and CRM discipline.
• →Lead relationships for high-level, complex client opportunities while enhancing client engagement.
• →Act as an escalation point for commercial and treasury management issues.
• →Support deposit business development through prospect calls and presentations.
• →Assist with treasury management product implementation and support ongoing operations.
• →Coordinate annual reviews for commercial clients and ensure adherence to pricing, risk, and compliance.
• →Partner with the Market President on office operations, approvals, reporting, and risk management.
• →Maintain strong knowledge of bank products, wealth planning, investments, and trust services.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred (experience may substitute).
• 7–10 years of client-facing banking experience required.
• 1–3 years of management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Expertise in teller functions, client services, deposit accounts, treasury management, and banking regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
• Experience working with high-net-worth clients.
• Knowledge of tax laws, banking regulations, and company policies.
• Notary commission required within 90 days of hire.

At First Western Trust, we’re more than just a financial institution—we’re a team of forward-thinkers committed to excellence, innovation, and impact. Our culture thrives on teamwork and mutual respect, grounded in the belief that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and help us tackle challenges in fresh, effective ways.

We celebrate each other’s successes, welcome new ideas, and take personal ownership in everything we do. A genuine desire to positively impact our clients, communities, and one another drives our work. We meet challenges with a growth mindset, act with urgency and accountability, and constantly strive to raise the bar for ourselves and our clients.

Leadership at First Western means setting an example and fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and respect. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or bringing years of experience, you’ll find a welcoming community where your contributions are valued and your potential is boundless.

We expect our people to:

• Demand and reward excellence.
• Take action and responsibility.
• Collaborate, communicate openly, and give/receive feedback with trust.
• Go above and beyond to do what’s right—always.

If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

Learn more at myfw.com or email Talent.Management@myfw.com. 

First Western Trust is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every team member is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. For accommodation requests, please contact Talent.Management@myfw.com.