VP, Private Banking Relationship Manager

 About the Opportunity

New Horizon Bank is building a different kind of financial institution — combining relationship-driven banking with the speed, creativity, and client experience expected from a modern financial services company.

The VP, Private Banking Relationship Manager is responsible for developing, growing, and deepening consumer and business relationships while delivering an exceptional client experience.

This role serves as a trusted banking partner for executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and strategic relationships. The Private Banker is expected to generate measurable growth by identifying opportunities, solving problems, and connecting clients with the right financial solutions.

Success requires a combination of sales discipline, exceptional service, curiosity, and the ability to find solutions when the answer is not obvious.

Position Details

• Location: Northern Virginia — this is an in-office, client-facing role serving the Northern Virginia market

• Classification: Full-time, officer-level (VP)

• Licensing: NMLS registration required (may be obtained upon hire)

 Relationship Growth & Business Development

• Develop new client relationships through proactive outreach, networking, referrals, and community involvement.

• Build relationships with centers of influence, including attorneys, accountants, real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.

• Represent New Horizon Bank at community and business events.

• Maintain an active pipeline of prospects and relationship opportunities.

• Execute a disciplined calling strategy.

• Identify opportunities to expand existing customer relationships.

Private Banking & Client Experience

• Serve as the relationship manager for assigned high-value clients.

• Support important relationships generated through executive leadership, commercial banking, and market development.

• Deliver premier service with exceptional responsiveness and ownership.

• Anticipate client needs and create solutions.

• Coordinate resources across the organization to provide a seamless client experience.

• Ensure clients feel known, valued, and supported.

Production Expectations

Performance will be measured through:

• New deposit production.

• Deposit portfolio growth.

• New consumer and business relationships.

• HELOC production.

• Mortgage referrals.

• Commercial loan referrals.

• Treasury management referrals.

• Trust referrals.

• Wealth referrals.

• Sales activity and pipeline management.

• Client retention and satisfaction.

Expected Behaviors

The VP, Private Banking Relationship Manager will:

• Create opportunities rather than wait for them.

• Ask “why?” to uncover client needs.

• Challenge traditional banking experiences.

• Deliver with urgency.

• Follow through relentlessly.

• Take ownership of outcomes.

• Make banking simple and enjoyable.

• Represent the New Horizon Bank brand in the market.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in private banking, branch leadership, consumer lending, mortgage banking, wealth management, financial services sales, or relationship management.

• Proven ability achieving sales goals.

• Strong relationship-building skills.

• Ability to engage with executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to recognize opportunities across banking products.

• Comfort operating in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment.

• Active NMLS registration required, or the ability to obtain NMLS registration upon hire, in accordance with the SAFE Act. Must be registered within 60 days of employment

Success Looks Like

The VP, Private Banking Relationship Manager grows New Horizon Bank by creating loyal clients, expanding relationships, generating new business, and delivering an experience customers cannot get from a traditional bank.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and a brief summary of their book of business or business development track record. New Horizon Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status