Branch Manager I

What The Role Is

Oversees the operation of a branch office. Exercises control over the functions of the office. Administers the operation of the branch with primary emphasis on deposits and customer service activities. Under general supervision, but in accordance with established lending policies and procedures, receives and reviews applications for consumer and commercial credit. This position is on-site.

How You will Make an Impact

• Provides personnel management for branch staff.
• Manages overall branch office operations.
• Maintains and stays abreast of security policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining office building, grounds, equipment, and fixtures.
• Maintains knowledge of branch policies and procedures with respect to approving checks and overrides.
• Handles customer problems and complaints; counsels customers with special needs or requests.
• Establishes and helps to attain internal performance objectives for branch office business volume, deposits, and quality of audit reports.
• Provides and maintains a professional, business-like atmosphere within the branch office.
• Reviews staff members for formal performance evaluations and recommends salary adjustments. Counsels employees when needed. Coordinates staff training when needed.
• Tests branch security equipment and investigates security issues when needed.
• Solicits business from potential and existing customers (outside and inside bank location).
• Interviews loan applicants and processes loan applications.
• Analyzes applicant financial status and credit to determine feasibility of granting loan.
• Prepares appropriate loan documentation and verifies loan agreements are complete and accurate according to bank policy.
• Approves loans that meet established lending criteria and are within approved lending limits.
• Manages a portfolio of consumer and commercial loans; may coordinate some collection efforts.
• Represents the financial institution in public relations activities and community affairs.

Who You Are

• Sales oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good written, verbal and supervisory skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledgeable of laws and regulations applicable to bank lending and operations practices.

Experience

• Two to three years of experience in a financial institution.
• Leadership skills.
• Lending experience preferred.

Characteristics

• Regular and reliable attendance
• Works cooperatively with others

If your experience aligns with this description, please consider applying. Many skills are transferable among industries and a passion for the role and willingness to learn are important considerations. We believe that a diverse workforce creates problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply.

Experience

Required

• Leadership skills.
• 2 - 3 years: Experience working in a financial institution.

Preferred

• Lending experience preferred

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Behaviors

Required

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)