International Banker: Salt Lake City, UT

Zions Bank recognizes that its success comes from the dedication, experience and talents of its diverse employee base. As we usher in the next generation of banking, we’re committed to being the premier employer of choice. We’re proud to have ranked among American Banker magazine’s “Best Banks to Work For” almost every year since 2013, as Best Employer from Utah’s Best of State, among the Best Places to Work in Idaho, and “among the Salt Lake Tribune’s Top Workplaces. Make the leap into a new era of banking. Let us transform your career.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bank has just opened an opportunity for an International Banker based in the headquarters office location in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility for community engagement with The World Trade Center of Utah, World Trade Association and other Utah and Idaho state-level trade organizations.
• Plan and execute the Zions Bank Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit.
• Participate in trade missions/shows as approved.
• Manage the coordination of trade promotion programs.
• Leverage external export support resources for new-to-export small businesses.
• Active prospect/customer calling with an emphasis on small business, specifically focused on companies that do business or want to do business internationally.
• Act as a product champion for International Banking products within the Zions Bank affiliate in coordination with Enterprise International Banking.
• Develop and screen potential referrals to Enterprise International Banking.
• Coordinate activities and referrals with other business line leaders (i.e. Enterprise International Banking, FX, SBA, Commercial Banking, etc.).
• Participate in Enterprise International Banking meetings as directed by Enterprise International Banking.
• Refer international trade operations (letters of credit, documentary collections, etc.).
• Inquire to Enterprise International Banking Operations for handling Subject matter expert for SBA guarantee programs targeting small business exporters.
• Assist in developing and implementing goals and objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate individual production.
• Revise or create procedures to improve efficiency of workflow within department.
• Develop and service accounts.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in business, finance or a related field. A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.
• A minimum of 4+ years of international banking, business development, lines of credit or other directly related experience.
• Managerial/Supervisory experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge of international banking sales, credit policies and procedures, letters of credit, credit analysis, transaction banking and payments.
• Excellent customer relations and business development skills.
• Excellent management and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.
• Understand the norms and practices within the global banking community.
• Ability to manage a budget, set goals and think strategically.
• Exhibit an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness in decision making and problem solving.

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE! 
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts.
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire.
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.