Job Description

President-in-Training (Vice President)

Position Overview

This role is designed for a high-potential banking leader who will work closely with the President & CEO and assume the role of President upon planned CEO succession. 

Key Responsibilities 

Prepare for future transition into the President role through structured exposure to: 

• • Lending production, portfolio management, and credit quality

  • Accounting, financial reporting, and bank financial performance

  • Risk management and regulatory awareness

• Assist with strategic planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring

• Participate in loan structuring, credit decisions, and portfolio oversight

• Partner with department leaders to drive operational efficiency and accountability

• Represent the bank with customers, community leaders, and key stakeholders

• Uphold and promote the bank’s culture, values, and community-focused mission

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of banking experience, ideally within a community bank setting

• Practical experience in lending and credit, with a solid understanding of bank accounting and financials

• Demonstrated leadership ability with clear potential to step into a President role

• Strong decision-making skills, integrity, and sound judgment

• Relationship-driven mindset with a commitment to long-term community banking

Why This Opportunity

• Defined President-in-Training path with planned succession

• Direct mentorship from the current President & CEO

• Executive-level exposure across all bank functions

• Opportunity to lead and grow a community-focused institution

Qualified candidates may apply directly or send a resume to wendy.hicks@gogpac.com or call: 605-403-5157

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.