Community Development Manager at NBKC BANK – Kansas City, Missouri

Summary Description

nbkc bank is currently looking for a VP, Community Development Manager, to join our the nbkc bank team.

The Community Development Manager will help guide our Community Development work and serve as the Bank’s Community Affairs Officer. Community Development promotes economic resilience and mobility for low- and moderate-income (LMI) and underserved households and communities by partnering with intermediaries, conducting research, and bringing together stakeholders in the Kansas City area. This position will work 100% in the office based out of Kansas City, MO and will require travel within the KC metro area for events, and business and community development.

What you’ll do

• Identify, build, cultivate, and maintain strong partnership in the Bank's LMI communities to meet the Bank's CRA/community development strategy and goals, including relationships with key community influencers, advocates, policy and civic organizations, local and statewide governments, and other nonprofits that serve the needs of the community
• Drive community mortgage lending, community development lending and investment opportunities within the bank's community
• Coordinate and/or conduct seminars and financial education sessions for mortgages and home improvement, small businesses, adults, youth, seniors, and other related CRA target issues or audiences
• Work with the CRA Officer and key nbkc leaders to develop and execute strategic plans to ensure the success of nbkc’s Community Development and Lending Programs
• Increase nbkc’s community engagement by serving on boards and committees of nonprofit organizations serving LMI communities within the Bank's assessment area as well as identifying and coordinating volunteer opportunities for Bank employees to participate in to meet established goals
• Obtain and analyze loan applications for home loans and/or to support community and economic development projects.
• Develop and execute a focused plan to grow and sustain client relationships within the Kansas City market for community development
• Prepare examination-ready self-assessments and performance context documentation
• Prepare all necessary reports to executive management and Board of Directors
• Serve as subject matter expert on project committees as appropriate
• Follow all applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 5 years of experience with developing programs, policies, and procedures within a banking or financial institution.
• 3-5 years relevant work experience in commercial lending, community development lending, mortgage lending, with a preference for existing experience within service area
• Demonstrated understanding of CRA, Fair Lending, and other banking compliance regulations
• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to make one-on-one and group presentations
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

Bonus Points

• Experience using Windows based software, including Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn new technology. Strength in Excel a plus
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; initiative; and ability to make decisions within guidelines
• Attention to detail must be a strength
• Excellent community relations skills
• NMLS license a plus
• Purpose-driven, self-starter with initiative and strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills, with an ability to simplify data into concise, actionable reporting

Our Hiring Process

After we review your application and feel you’re a potential fit we will reach out with next steps. We work hard to meet our candidates on their time- sometimes that’s a phone screen, video interview, or even a cup of coffee before meeting our team. We are committed to keeping you updated along the way.

What you’ll love about us:

Benefits & Perks:

• Choose from one of our multiple comprehensive health care plans that best suits you and your family where you are in life right now. (HSA, FSA, PPO – we got you covered!)
• Enjoy 4 weeks of paid time off, 12 paid holidays, Birthday PTO, and 8 paid volunteer hours per year
• Save more for your future with our 401k retirement savings plan with a generous match and immediate vesting from nbkc. Now that’s a sweet deal!
• Spend time bonding with your family with paid parental leave options
• Care for your whole person with access to our EAP and behavioral health advocates
• Take advantage of our wellness programs which include a wellness reimbursement account and an on-site gym facility.
• Flexible work options to allow you to do your job and live your life (Work-Life Integration for the win!)
• Enjoy anniversary awards for your 3- and 5-year anniversaries (That’s serious cash money towards your retirement account, student loan refinancing or your HSA).
• Take a 4-week paid sabbatical for your 10-, 18-, and 25-year anniversaries

About nbkc:

nbkc isn’t your average bank. We take your traditional financial institution and make it better.

We know what we offer our customers is only as good as the people behind the scenes who keep it going. That’s why we make sure you’re supported and encouraged along the way. You’ll work with some awesome, intelligent, and diverse people in a fun and forward-thinking environment and accomplish plenty of things you’ll wanna brag about.

nbkc is deeply committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all its practices, especially when it comes to growing our teams. We aim to build a company whose culture promotes inclusion and embraces how rewarding it is to work with employees from all walks of life.

nbkc has been proud to be recognized as one of Kansas City’s Best Places to Work for 5+ years by the Kansas City Business Journal. We’re pretty proud to work here and we know you will be too!

Join us to find out!

nbkc bank is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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