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We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES
This position is primarily responsible for sourcing new business opportunities for SouthState (primarily Loans, Deposits, Treasury Management, Interest Rate Derivatives, Retirement Services, and Private Wealth) to help propel SouthState’s future growth in the Hampton Roads, VA market. In essence, the BDO will look for opportunities to “sell all of SouthState” throughout the local market. Once a specific opportunity is identified, the BDO will also play an important role in collaborating with other SouthState team members (RM, PM, Risk Management, TM Sales, etc.) to develop the specific terms of new business proposals, underwrite transactions, pursue credit approval, etc.
BDO’s activities can support both the Middle Market and Commercial teams in Hampton Roads, VA.
The BDO will maintain strong internal relationships with Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, Local Market and State Leaders, Risk Management, and various product partners. Key external relationships will include Prospects and COI’s in the local market; the BDO may also support existing SouthState client relationships on a case-by case basis as appropriate/practical.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Regular ongoing calling activity to “help open doors” with Hampton Roads-based companies
- Collaborating with SSB colleagues to develop the specific terms of new business proposals, successfully underwrite transactions, and pursue internal credit approval
- As appropriate, help mentor other less-experienced Hampton Roads-based SSB colleagues
- Participate as needed in growth-oriented and educational initiatives
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETENCIES
- Analyzing and interpreting financial statements, written & verbal communication in English, interpersonal relationship skills, ability to communicate effectively, professional image, work independently with minimum supervision, problem solving skills
Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements
- Education: BS Degree or graduate of Banking School Operation preferred
- Experience: 7 years’ experience in high volume lending financial institution with banking background.
- Certifications/Specific Knowledge: Overall knowledge of commercial lending as well as bank operating systems
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, and reports. This position requires a large amount of time in front of a computer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is in a private office.
TRAVEL
Occasional travel may be required to attend internal meetings as needed.
Work Location: 4901 Glenwood Ave Raleigh, North Carolina 27612Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.
Skills Required
- 7 years' experience in high volume lending financial institution with banking background
- Overall knowledge of commercial lending
- Knowledge of bank operating systems
- BS Degree or graduate of Banking School
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and problem solving skills
SouthState Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SouthState Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by SouthState Bank.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave, PTO, dedicated volunteer time, and Critical Care Time are prominently included in the package, broadening time‑off support. These offerings help the total rewards feel stronger even when base pay is viewed as average.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and Roth/traditional options, and references to an employee stock purchase plan, bolster long‑term financial benefits. Retirement programs are presented as a core strength of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs plus banking product and retailer discounts add lifestyle value beyond core insurance. The breadth of ancillary perks complements standard medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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What We Do
SouthState is one of the leading regional banks in the Southeast – serving more than one million customers via 240+ locations in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia. We offer robust banking solutions, including consumer banking, mortgage, small business banking, commercial banking and wealth management. Our bankers care about our customers and each other – and it shows. We’re proud to have earned awards for our banking solutions, service and workplace environment. For the past three years, we’ve been ranked on the Forbes’ 100 Best Banks in America and have earned top workplace honors several years running. This is banking at its best. This is banking forward. Learn more about how we can help you meet your financial goals at www.southstatebank.com. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender
