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Chief Banking Officer

Chief Banking Officer

The QTI GroupCarroll, IA, United States
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Overview

Availa Bank, a $1.6 billion community bank located in Central and Western Iowa, is seeking a strategic and community-focused Chief Banking Officer (CBO) to lead all customer-facing lines of business. The CBO will oversee lending, retail banking, mortgage, and related growth initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability, service excellence, and local market responsiveness. This is an executive role, reporting directly to the CEO, and is responsible for aligning front-line execution with the bank’s long-term mission, values, and growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, execute, and communicate a cohesive strategy across all banking divisions to drive responsible growth and deepen client relationships.
  • Oversee organizational design and effectiveness, assessing current structures and implementing future-ready solutions to support growth and operational excellence.
  • Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to the overall strategic direction of the institution.

Commercial and Retail Banking Oversight

  • Lead all lending, deposit, and relationship banking efforts, with a particular focus on small business and middle-market segments.
  • Ensure front-line teams are aligned in delivering a consistent, high-touch customer experience across all branches and markets.
  • Oversee and enhance sales performance across business units, promoting cross-selling and integrated solutions to maximize client value and organizational growth.

    • Operational Excellence & Risk Alignment

  • Collaborate closely with the Chief Credit Officer and Risk Officer to ensure risk-aware growth.
  • Translate strategic objectives into measurable KPIs and operational performance targets.

    • Talent Development & Culture

  • Attract, mentor, and retain strong banking talent across markets and disciplines.
  • Build a performance-oriented culture rooted in integrity, service, and accountability.

    • Business Development & Market Presence

  • Oversee the expansion of relationships in each market by ensuring bank staff remain visible in their respective communities and promote the Availa brand.

    • Community-Centered Leadership

  • Deep commitment to relationship banking and community engagement.
  • Proven success serving in leadership roles within a community or regional bank environment.
  • Adept at building authentic relationships and fostering trust across diverse markets and communities.
  • Broad knowledge of commercial lending, deposit growth strategies, treasury services, and retail banking.
  • Track record of originating high-quality credit and driving profitable portfolio growth by emphasizing the importance of core deposit growth.

    • Strategic Operator

  • Strong ability to align people, process, and systems to deliver results in a scalable and sustainable manner.
  • Comfortable and skilled at leading organizations through growth, change, and market disruption.
  • Operate and manage with a steady, decisive approach that aligns strategy, operations, and people to deliver results.

    • People-Focused Leadership

  • Experienced team builder and mentor with a collaborative, hands-on leadership style.
  • Known for developing internal talent and building high-performing, cross-functional teams.
  • Lead with clarity and empathy during times of change while inspiring, engaging, and guiding teams with confidence and care through transition.

    • Communication & Influence

  • Highly effective communicator with the ability to engage across all levels.
  • Articulates banking strategies in a clear, actionable manner while building alignment across departments.

    • Digital & Operational Awareness

  • Understands and supports technology-driven improvements in customer access, operational efficiency, and product delivery.
  • Prioritizes practical, value-adding innovation without compromising personalized service.

    • Integrity & Cultural Fit

  • Embodies the bank’s mission and values.
  • Respected for sound judgment, high ethical standards, and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.

    • Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in banking, with progressive leadership responsibility.
  • Prior experience leading multi-line banking functions in a community or regional bank environment preferred.
  • Bachelor\'s degree required.

    • Application & Selection Process

    Availa Bank has exclusively retained The QTI Group to lead the search for its Chief Banking Officer . The QTI group is a comprehensive human resources advisory services firm founded in 1957. QTI is headquartered in Madison, WI.

    Target Start Date : January 7, 2026.

    Compensation : This position offers a salary range of $240,000 - $280,000 based on experience and qualifications and includes a comprehensive total benefits package and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

    Incentive Compensation : This position is eligible for incentive compensation (based on company, team, and individual performance goals – determined annually)

  • Eligible for 0-40% bonus of annual salary plus an additional deferred award equal to 50% of the initial annual award earned.

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