Leyla Hamidi

• Coach and develop four Business Advisors through structured coaching, performance management, and business development.

• Lead district growth initiatives supporting a portfolio of more than 2,900 business clients.

• Contributed to 7% asset growth, 51% deposit growth, and 9% client acquisition growth.

• Provide guidance on commercial lending, credit structuring, and complex client solutions.

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.

• Directed daily branch operations, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and an exceptional client experience across retail and business banking.
• Coached, mentored, and developed advisors to improve sales performance, client engagement, and adherence to compliance and operational standards.
• Turned around underperforming employees through individualized coaching, structured development plans, and ongoing performance management, helping advisors achieve and sustain performance goals.
• Supported personal and business lending by reviewing credit applications, facilitating funding, and partnering with specialists to deliver timely lending solutions.
• Successfully led Mutual Fund, compliance, and operational audits by maintaining strong risk controls, governance, and regulatory standards.
• Partnered with Branch Managers, Business Banking leaders, and district leadership to execute business growth initiatives, strengthen team performance, and achieve branch objectives.
• Fostered a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while supporting branch profitability, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.

• Managed a portfolio of more than 800 business clients.

• Generated new business through prospecting, networking, referrals, and relationship management.

• Structured commercial lending solutions through financial statement and cash flow analysis.

• Built strong referral partnerships with accountants, lawyers, and commercial bankers.

• Recognized as Top 9 Business Advisor nationally in 2015 and 2016 and Top 2 in district performance.

• Supported Senior Account Managers with complex business lending transactions for professional clients.
• Reviewed business lending documentation, funding requests, and security registrations to ensure compliance and timely funding.
• Coordinated with internal partners to facilitate efficient credit processing and deliver exceptional client service.
• Processed up to 20 business lending closings per day, coordinating funding, documentation, and security registrations in a high-volume environment.
• Managed competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Mitigated operational risk through thorough review of lending documentation and adherence to bank policies.

• Achieved strong sales results through consultative financial advice and solution-based client conversations.
• Developed lasting client relationships that drove portfolio growth, referrals, and increased product penetration.
• Contributed to branch growth by identifying new business opportunities and deepening existing client relationship.