State President

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you'll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer's needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers. At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

Responsible for developing and executing strategy to drive performance, optimize growth potential, mitigate risks and drive alignment. The position leads sales, service, commercial banking, compliance, safety, security and quality control within the assigned State. The State President serves as a key leader collaborating cross-functionally, ensuring employees are positioned to succeed, directing strategic business decisions, and guiding goal setting and attainment while demonstrating the Ameris Vision, Purpose, Expectations and Values.

Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
* Strictly adheres to Bank Secrecy Act requirements and applies organizational policies and procedures in all activities.
* Sets and manages strategies to optimize resources, enhance State presence, drive high performance, evaluate capabilities and achieve market potential.
* Responsible for achievement of objectives and goals as set by Bank leadership; aligns, communicates, monitors and evaluates State goals in alignment with Bank objectives.
* Travels throughout the State to assess performance, resolve problems, communicate directives and drive engagement.
* Oversees financial performance and profitability of assigned State; responsible for growth of consumer and commercial loans and deposits.
* Leads commercial banking activities within the State.
* Works with the Director of Retail Banking to ensure that retail and commercial goals are in alignment, leading to a cohesive team environment between the retail and commercial bank.
* Applies strategic leadership to anticipate issues and opportunities, mitigate risks, solve problems, remove obstacles, provide coaching and implement initiatives.
* Collaborates with other leaders to formulate strategy for enterprise efforts and enhance organizational performance.
* Advises Bank leadership of State trends, developments and performance.
* Communicates and implements enterprise initiatives; aligns efforts and drives consensus.
* Assesses and monitors performance, recruits, trains, coaches, motivates, manages and evaluates teams to meet and exceed goals as outlined by Bank leadership.
* Oversees compliance, safety, security and quality control activities within assigned State.
* Represents the Bank in business development efforts, on business calls, at networking and community functions; develops strong community relations in the State.
* Develops partnerships and collaborates with other line of business leaders to attain mutual goals and better serve customers.
* Formulates and implements policies, sales management procedures and operational processes for the State; reviews and approves policy exceptions within authorized limits.
* Manages client relationships, identifies business development opportunities, and generates leads and referrals.
* Manages budgets, reviews and approves expenditures.
* Maintains knowledge of banking products, programs, services and promotions.
* Applies need-based sales techniques to attract, expand, and retain customer relationships by identifying products and services to enhance the customer relationship with the bank.
* Ensures compliance with internal controls, operational procedures and risk management policies.
* Practices ethical sales behaviors in accordance with Ameris' core values of Integrity and Honesty; always acts in the best interest of the customer when offering additional products and services.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
* Able to develop and implement overall strategy, contributing to the culture and financial success of the company with specific expertise in strategic planning and execution.
* Able to be flexible and supportive reacting swiftly to change and adjusting priorities. Able to positively and proactively lead change management initiatives.
* Demonstrates leadership skillset with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, coach, mentor and retain a high performing team.
* Able to effectively and persuasively express self, using language and grammar in a professional manner.
* Able to plan, schedule and organize a professional schedule to achieve strategic goals within or ahead of established time frames.
* Ability to negotiate, drive consensus, manage and resolve conflict.
* Advanced ability to research, analyze, identify viable options, draw sound conclusions, present findings and make thoughtful recommendations considering overall risk and short-term and long-term impact.
* Able to provide a high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
* Thorough knowledge of banking compliance policies and procedures.
* Ability to apply thorough knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis, commercial and consumer credit principles to assess credit viability.
* Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency.
* Thorough knowledge of banking policies, procedures, products and services.
* Thorough knowledge of relevant geographic market.
* Highly motivated to exceed established targets. Ability to analyze markets, identify prospects, develop and execute sales techniques and strategies.

Industry and Work Experience:
* 12 or more years of Retail and Commercial Banking experience.
* Extensive leadership experience required.
* Successful sales management and business development experience.

Academic:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent of education and related training or experience required.

Benefits Available to Employees:

Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment

• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

• Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

• 11 Holidays

• Volunteer/Service Day

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Advocacy Program

• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)

• AT&T Employee Discount

• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards

• Employee Referral Incentive

• Education Assistance

• Employee Resource Groups

Banking Advantages for Employees:

In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

• Free Interest Checking

• Free Safe Deposit Box

• Free Money Orders, Travelers' Checks and Cashier Checks

• Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee

• Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment

• Employee Banking Perks

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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