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DescriptionPosition at First Business BankJoin us today as the Private Wealth Specialist – Team Lead!First Business Bank is a Top Workplaces USA company, learn more here.At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people first. Our people are our priority — they embody ambition, experience, and client focus. The result is extremely engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards to support our team members, a commitment to valuing each other’s differences, and a focus on improving our communities, we are confident you’ll find the experience is your advantage. We’re delighted you’re considering joining us!Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days per week at our Madison, WI or Brookfield officeOverview: We are seeking an experienced and service-oriented Private Wealth Specialist Team Lead to lead our team of Private Wealth Relationship Specialists. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines team management, workflow oversight, and direct support of client service activities. As a player-coach, you will help ensure our clients receive a seamless, high-touch experience while empowering your team to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence.In this role, you will serve as the central point of leadership for relationship support, client onboarding coordination, trust administration support, workflow management, and service execution. You will work closely with Advisors, Relationship Managers, Operations, and Trust leadership to ensure client needs are met accurately, efficiently, and with a strong commitment to quality.Essential Responsibilities of the Private Wealth Specialist Team Lead:Lead and Develop a High-Performing TeamCoach, mentor, and develop a team of Client Relationship Specialists supporting Private Wealth clients.Conduct regular one-on-one meetings focused on performance, development, and career growth.Provide day-to-day guidance, prioritize workloads, and serve as a subject matter expert for client service and operational processes.Support onboarding and ongoing training to ensure team members have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.Drive an Exceptional Client ExperienceFoster a culture of proactive, responsive, and relationship-focused client service.Establish and monitor service standards for communication, responsiveness, follow-through, and issue resolution.Act as an escalation point for complex service requests and client concerns.Partner with Advisors and Relationship Managers to ensure a consistent experience throughout the client lifecycle.Oversee Workflow Management and Service DeliveryEnsure client requests and service activities are accurately assigned, managed, and completed in a timely manner.Oversee critical activities including client onboarding, account servicing, meeting coordination, CRM maintenance, documentation collection, and client communications.Monitor workflow capacity, service levels, and aging requests to maintain operational effectiveness.Conduct quality reviews and identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce risk, and enhance efficiency.Partner on Strategic InitiativesCollaborate closely with the Director of Trust Operations & Support on departmental priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.Assist with capacity planning, workflow optimization, training programs, staffing recommendations, and performance reporting.Help establish best practices, document procedures, and implement service standards that support long-term growth and scalability.Position Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field preferred5-7+ years of experience in Private wealth, trust, or Private banking Prior experience providing training, coaching or information leadership within a team environmentExceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proven ability to improve processes, manage workflows, and drive operational excellence.Strong written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to delivering an outstanding client experience.Experience within wealth management, trust administration, banking, financial services, or a related professional services environment is preferred.Experience the Total Rewards Great People DeserveAs a recognized Top Workplace, we know taking care of our employees and their families directly impacts their success and the success of our company. As part of the Total Rewards package, we take pride in offering eligible employee benefits which include:Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plansCompetitive compensation, with a focus on professional development and internal mobilityPaid vacation time (15 days minimum per year)Paid sick leave (6 days per year)1 day paid volunteer time10 paid holidays (annually)Paid parental leave401(k) program with company matching, plus additional profit sharing contributionPerformance based annual incentive programFree and confidential Employee Assistance ProgramWellness programsEducation Assistance ProgramEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramPlus many other perks and benefits!Compliance StatementFirst Business Bank participates in the E-Verify program. Know Your Right to Work English and Spanish.First Business Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email[email protected].

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