Recruiting

How did Donald Trump become a Florida bank's client in chief?

05/24/19

The president's big loan from, and sizable deposits with, Professional Bank in Boca Raton have raised some eyebrows. But the bank's chairman says it recruits relationship bankers from larger rivals to get just these kinds of customers.

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Emphasizing the private at Boston Private

05/22/19

Anthony DeChellis’ strategy for staying relevant in a competitive metro market is a little odd — rebuild the private banking business his predecessor shrank — but observers say he might be the executive who can pull it off.

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Consumer gripes grow, AI oversight, luring tech talent: Top stories of the week

05/17/19

As CFPB mulls privatizing database, consumer complaints are on the rise; an argument for continued human oversight of artificial intelligence; how some banks are luring talent from big tech; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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CapStar taps outsider as its next leader

05/14/19

The Nashville, Tenn., company hired Tim Schools from Highlands Bancshares to succeed founding CEO Claire Tucker.

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Even small banks have to get creative to find IT talent

05/14/19

Intense competition for information technology pros is forcing community banks to recruit from outside the financial industry.

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JPMorgan, Comerica, U.S. Bank: Bankers on the Move

05/13/19

New posts for two women executives at JPMorgan Chase spur a fresh round of speculation about the race to succeed CEO Jamie Dimon someday. And Comerica's heir apparent finally gets the call.

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How some banks are luring talent from big tech

05/10/19

Most financial institutions can’t compete on pay, but there are other advantages they can offer, including agile development.

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Regions recruits fraud specialist from BBVA Compass

05/09/19

The Southeastern regional bank said Thursday that it had hired Lee Byrd to a new role dedicated to protecting customers and the company itself from fraud.

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You name it, this fast-growing regional has a plan (just ask)

05/08/19

Pinnacle Bank chief Terry Turner never lacks specifics. He wants to expand inside a triangular zone that connects three Southern and mid-Atlantic cities, aims to enter five particular markets, and speaks bluntly about his plans for hiring alums of BB&T and SunTrust.

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Opus hires industry veteran as its new CEO

05/01/19

Paul Taylor previously served as CEO of Guaranty Bancorp in Denver, which sold in January to Independent Bank.

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