Business Development Officer - Community Lending Diverse Markets Spanish Fluency Preferred

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Job description

At Bank of the West, our people are having a positive impact on the world. We're investing where we feel we can make the most impact, like advancing diversity and women entrepreneurship programs, financing for more small businesses, and promoting programs for sustainable energy. From our locations across the U.S., Bank of the West is taking action to help protect the planet, improve people's lives, and strengthen communities. We are part of BNP Paribas, a global leader supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yes, we're a bank, but as the bank for a changing world, we are continually seeking to improve the ways we help our customers, while contributing to more sustainable and equitable growth.

Job Description Summary

The Community Banking Business Development Officer (BDO) will be responsible for growing the Bank's relationships with underserved communities and diverse segments by developing and managing programs and partnerships with community and internal stakeholders.

This role is based in the field and works across a cluster of branches to develop, execute and report on a local community outreach and engagement program. Ultimately, the candidate will collaborate with the Community Lending and Diverse Markets team to create and implement a national branch playbook for engaging community stakeholders.

The BDO will partner with branch leadership to develop and deepen relationships within the community and have a thorough understanding of any complex interdependencies of bank branches in the communities they serve. The BDO will lead and coordinate a wide range of community-based programs and events, while referring prospect opportunities into the branch network.

Essential Job Functions

• Builds and executes local strategy and programs for increasing referrals of underserved and diverse banking customers.
• Develops and manages partnerships with community and internal stakeholders, such as Retail Banking, Home Lending, Business Banking, Bank at Work and Wealth Management.
• Creates and manages a community engagement calendar, coordinating and facilitating regular financial education workshops and other community-based events.
• Responsible for helping meet market-level Community Development Service goals.
• Assist branch staff in identifying internal, targeted leads and provide coaching.
• Professionally present in small and large public settings.
• Track and report activities toward measurable goals.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Requires deep knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Typically viewed as a specialist within discipline.
• May have broad knowledge of project management.
• Requires 7 years minimum prior relevant experience.
• Spanish Fluency preferred

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Skills

• Thorough understanding of sales process Excellent understanding of market environment and business opportunities Good understanding of branch banking.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Bank of the West is an Equal Opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers without regard to any status protected by applicable law. Bank of the West is also an Affirmative Action employer - Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran.

Bank of the West will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance subject to the requirements of all state and federal laws and regulations.