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Director Banking Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Citizens Corporate Banking is seeking a Director colleague to support Diversified Industries. The Director will play a key role on deal teams and coordinating projects and will interact with Senior ...

Corporate Banking Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$127.90K - $258.60K/yr

The Corporate Banking Director manages and coaches a team of Relationship Managers and/or Portfolio Bankers to meet sales goals, while adhering to credit quality and processing standards. In addition ...

Corporate Banking Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$127.90K - $258.60K/yr

Responsibilities The Corporate Banking Director manages and coaches a team of Relationship Managers and/or Portfolio Bankers to meet sales goals, while adhering to credit quality and processing ...

Business Banking Director Job Locations US-TN-Brentwood Category/Function Lending/Commercial/Consumer/Credit Position Type Regular Full-Time Requisition ID 2025-18695 Workplace Type On Site Overview ...

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How much do director banking jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for director banking in the United States is $121,124.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $157,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Banking, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Banking, you need extensive financial knowledge, leadership experience, and a background in banking or finance, often supported by an MBA or relevant certifications. Familiarity with core banking systems, compliance platforms, and risk management software is crucial. Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and team management skills help drive organizational growth and maintain regulatory standards. These competencies ensure effective oversight, stakeholder confidence, and the bank's long-term success in a competitive industry.

What are some common challenges faced by a Director in Banking, and how can they effectively address them?

A Director in Banking often faces challenges such as navigating regulatory changes, managing cross-functional teams, and driving digital transformation initiatives. Balancing profitability with risk management and compliance requirements is a key responsibility. Effective Directors stay updated on industry trends, foster a culture of open communication, and build strong relationships with stakeholders across departments. Leveraging technology and continuous professional development also help in meeting these challenges and promoting organizational growth.

What does a Director in Banking do?

A Director in Banking is a senior executive responsible for overseeing key business functions or departments within a bank, such as corporate banking, retail banking, or risk management. They develop and implement strategies to achieve the bank’s financial goals, manage high-level client relationships, and ensure compliance with regulations. Directors often lead teams, set performance targets, and play a significant role in decision-making processes. Their leadership helps drive growth, profitability, and innovation within the bank.

What is the difference between Director Banking vs Credit Manager?

AspectDirector BankingCredit Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often MBA, banking certificationsBachelor's degree, financial certifications like CFA or credit certifications
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership in banks, overseeing multiple departmentsManaging credit risk, analyzing loan applications within banks or financial institutions
Employer & Industry UsageCommercial banks, investment banks, financial institutionsCommercial banks, credit unions, lending institutions
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Director Banking and a Credit Manager lies in their scope and responsibilities. A Director Banking typically oversees broader banking operations and strategic initiatives, while a Credit Manager focuses specifically on managing credit risk and loan approvals. Both roles require financial expertise and certifications, but the Director Banking operates at a higher strategic level within the banking industry.

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Infographic showing various Director Banking job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,124 per year, or $58.2 per hour.
Associate Risk and Compliance Director- Banking!

Associate Risk and Compliance Director- Banking!

Vaco LLC

Phoenix, AZ

$100K/yr

Other

Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Vaco Phoenix is seeking an Associate Compliance Director for a leading banking organization in Phoenix, AZ. This role is responsible for overseeing the bank’s risk and compliance programs, including sales practices, and ensuring adherence to FINRA and SEC regulations across all relevant teams. The ideal candidate must hold a valid FINRA SIE Series 7, and either a Series 63 or Series 66 license.

This is a fully onsite position. Compensation is up to $100,000 per year, depending on experience. Job Duties Include: Perform review and supervision of multiple systems, including, but not limited to, flagged email and social media correspondence, transaction/trend supervision, and compliance monitoring systems.

Complete on-site inspections, client file reviews, and compliance related interviews of Financial Representatives and their staff. Help maintain books and records for the Offices of Supervisory Jurisdiction, Registered Branch Offices and other field locations as required by FINRA. Support Financial Representatives and field staff, related to risk management, regulatory change, policies and procedures, and documentation requirements.

Support supervisory plans put in place to address non-standard behavior or to address sales practice concerns. Support the direction of the Local Network Office compliance program. Required: Bachelor’s degree Active and valid FINRA Series SIE, 7 Active and valid FINRA Series 63 or 66.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.

Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.

Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.


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About Vaco

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Vaco delivers critical talent solutions to companies in the areas of consulting, project resources, executive search, direct hire and strategic staffing with expertise in numerous areas including accounting and finance, technology and operations. Vaco's family of brands includes Pivot Point Consulting, a best in KLAS health care IT solutions provider; Focus Search Partners, a retained executive search practice; and MorganFranklin Consulting, Vaco's methodology-driven global consulting platform. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to serve more than 12,000 clients across the globe with more 9,800 employees. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 15 years and was named to Forbes' 2018-2021 lists of America's Best Recruiting Firms.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

2002

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