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 allies as well as professional development opportunities to drive ongoing education. Learn more about our purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.
Responsible for definition, guidance and execution of product-related activities for a particular portfolio through the entirety of product lifecycle, from strategy and roadmap definition to development and market readiness. Sets business objectives for the product development process and oversees execution, internal or external, as necessary. Supervises product managers and product owners. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
· Product owner and subject matter expert for assigned products and delivery channel.
· Utilize product expertise to analyze the industry, competitors, emerging trends, client feedback, and metrics to make business and design decisions.
· Evaluate potential products, recommend the development and design of new products and enhancements in partnership with internal partners, vendors and key clients to meet short and long-term Bank financial and strategic goals.
· Monitor the profitability of assigned products and services. Recommend changes to improve the profitability, design, and delivery of effective, efficient and quality solutions to business customers.
· Provide ongoing product guidance and support for all business partners and help develop product training.
· Stay current with industry product trends, and client expectations.
· Research and report on best practices, advancements in industry, and competitive data to ensure product suite maintains competitive advantage.
· Communicate product information, changes, and enhancements across all customer contact areas within the Bank.
· Identify and assess financial and operational risk in products and services and develop solutions to minimize risk exposure for both the Bank and customers.
· Maintain awareness of industry trends and regulatory developments that affect product design and delivery to identify necessary actions, changes, and opportunities.
· Create interactive tools including rebate payment and modeling calculators.
· Analyzes sales information, projections, and other meaningful data and prepares financial package to include actuals and forecasts.
· Recommends marketing strategies including advertising, packaging, pricing, expense budgets, profit plans.
· Works with sales teams to identify and implement appropriate sales strategies to identify opportunities to grow the assigned portfolio.
· Approve exceptions that are outside of product standards.
· Makes vendor selection decisions.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
· Proven experience as a change leader improving the results and quality of the client experience
· Demonstrated ability to support clients across Corporate, Commercial or Specialty Businesses
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
· Must be highly motivated and be able to motivate peers and influence partners in other areas to achieve goals
Industry and Work Experience:
· Minimum 6 years of Treasury Management experience required in Product or Operations.
Academic:
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field required, or minimum of 10 years experience in Treasury Management
· Master of Business Administration preferred
· Certified Treasury Professional certification preferred
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)
- 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.