Market President

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Market President to provide strategic leadership for an assigned market. This position works with advisory boards, senior and executive management to establish and realign short‑range goals, strategies, and tactical plans ensuring financial, customer/community, internal sales process, and learning objectives are achieved.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate assigned market’s fiscal function and performance, including market share growth, and provide leadership across all lines of business.
• Provide leadership for all commercial lines of business in the assigned market.
• Represent the bank in relationships with major customers, suppliers, competitors, commercial bankers, government agencies and professional organizations.
• Interview, hire, train and oversee the performance of commercial banking staff; conduct performance appraisals, monitor performance issues, plan for employee development and training, counsel, motivate, coach and mentor.
• Develop and implement an aggressive sales and marketing strategy to develop new and existing relationships, including: identify prospects; aggressive sales call plan; cross‑sell opportunities; use bank reporting tools.
• Monitor current loans and customers’ credit profiles to ensure conformity with terms, including: obtain current credit and financial information; review financial problems; provide expert advice; ensure loss prevention; resolve marginal and delinquent loans; remain cognizant of developing trends.
• Extend credit within assigned limits to commercial customers, including: interview applicants; obtain and analyze financial data; evaluate collateral; review, validate and/or approve letters of credit.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of commercial banking experience.

• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA).
• Completion of a respected banking school.

• Base Pay PLUS Bonuses.
• Additional Benefits.

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce our authentic service philosophy.

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high‑performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging.

Apply today to begin your career with us!