Assistant Branch Manager

The Assistant Branch Manager supports the Branch Manager by overseeing the day-to-day administrative, operational, and sales functions of the retail branch.

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all operations of a branch, including::

Operations:

• Train and manage teams to adhere to operational procedures - i.e., maintaining custody of vaults combinations, official checks, ATM Cards, petty cash; control and prepare bait listing, authorization limits and tellers set-up, suspense and deferred items, write-ups, and charge-offs
• Monitor controllable expense accounts (e.g., overtime)
• Be fully accountable for branch assessment results, audits (internal or external), and BSA efforts. Acta as primary escalation point for decisions and issues within branch
• Manage resource planning and recruitment

Sales Management:

• Support all sales activities for the branch, sourcing new client relationships and expanding existing client relationships by bringing the full suite of products to the client
• Execute/promote a sales and service culture with a sharp focus on providing clients with a best-in-class customer experience that leaves a mark of authenticity, warmth, competence, and simplicity
• Review reporting and provide consistent feedback to all employees on performance against sales targets

Best in Class Customer Experience:

• Mentor and coach branch staff on key values: professionalism, accountability, customer centricity and security
• Promote environment of ongoing customer feedback and continuous improvement
• Ensure teams address customer issues and concerns promptly

Risk Management:

• Be responsible for compliance functions including reconciliations, audits (internal/external), reporting, controls, records management, approvals, and opening/closing procedures, ensuring all security procedures are strictly adhered
• Ensure branch staff is educated on banking regulations and adheres to corresponding internal policies and procedures, including BSA / KYC policies & procedures, Consumer Financial Protection Act, Gramm Leach Bliley Act, etc.
• Serve as primary liaison with BSA team, proactively identifying unusual activity and leading inquiries and resolution
• Promote the branch's active involvement within the community and report all CRA related activities to appropriate unit

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

To be considered, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Two or more years of experience in Retail Branch operations, business development, sales, and managing employees, or equivalent related experience and training
• NMLS registration; Safe Act compliant
• Bilingual / Spanish