Chief Banking Officer

📍 Sterling, United States·🏢 On-site

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Requirements

experience in banking or financial services Proven success in strategic growth, team leadership, and business development Strong understanding of retail and commercial banking operations
Experience leading across multiple branches or regions Executive presence with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style Strong relationship-building skills internally and externally Culture Fit (Critical) This is a community banking environment : Relationship-driven vs.

Chief Banking Officer (CBO) $135K–$150K Base + ~10% Bonus | Full Relocation Offered Comprehensive
Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO) Location: (Western Illinois – ~2 hours west of Chicago) About the Opportunity We are representing a growing, community-focused bank seeking a Chief Banking Officer (CBO) to join its executive leadership team.
Why This Role Executive leadership role with direct impact on strategy and growth Full relocation package offered Strong financial performance and momentum: ~$696M in assets ( +5% YoY ) Net income up ~20% year-over-year Loan growth of ~8% YoY Stable, engaged workforce — average employee tenure ~5 years Community-driven culture — employees actively involved in local events, nonprofits, and outreach The Role The Chief Banking Officer will provide strategic leadership across core business lines, including: Key

This is a newly created role driven by growth and succession planning, offering the opportunity to shape the future of a well-established regional institution.
The bank has approximately 150 employees across 9 locations and has built a strong reputation for relationship-based banking, customer service, and deep community involvement.
Responsibilities Develop and execute strategies to drive deposit growth and market expansion Partner with executive leadership on annual goals and performance targets Lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple locations Strengthen a relationship-driven, customer-first culture Oversee branch operations, customer experience, and sales performance Partner with commercial lending to deepen client and treasury relationships Lead growth of private banking / wealth services Build strong partnerships