Overview:

Responsible for the oversight of daily branch operations, security, growth, community service activities and overall branch performance. Performs a variety of duties to generate new business with a focus on lending and deposit growth.

Responsibilities and Results:

Manage the staff, facilities, and activities of the office

Thorough understanding of the banks products and services

Deliver professional and courteous communication with current customers, potential customers, employees, referral sources, and management, including timely responses to inquiries, on-going updates, follow-up, etc.

Develop and maintain a referral network of community members, realtors, builders, accountants, associations, individuals etc.

Maintain branch quality standards as set forth by management

Assist branch staff as needed regarding day-to-day activities, conflict resolution, authorizations, etc.

Generate mortgage and consumer loans in the lending area and assist in servicing commercial loan relationships

Run appropriate and timely qualifying analyses for consumer and mortgage loans

Exhibit a working knowledge of applicable bank policies and procedures including but not limited to, internal and external compliance requirements, state and federal regulations and guidelines, etc.

Provide a high level of customer service while balancing the requirements of the policies and procedures of the bank and the products/programs being utilized to service the customer

Participate in necessary meetings including but not limited to weekly staff meetings, periodic department, or team meetings, etc.

Establish, maintain, and coordinate participation in community service activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or GED required

Associates degree preferred

Work Experience:

5+ years Branch Manager experience preferred

3+ years loan origination or related banking experience preferred

Skills and Knowledge:

Sales Oriented, good interpersonal and excellent communication skills and a strong desire to succeed

Ability to manage and lead branch employees

Time management and organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail

Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changing and possibly stressful environment

Self-Motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining a team player

Experienced with office machines, such as computer, phone systems, copiers, etc.

Knowledge of office management systems and procedures

Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and other computer software

Ability to transcribe meeting minutes

Ability to effectively communicate via phone and e-mail

Uses discretion and good judgement, shows patience with others

Other Job Responsibilities:

Must be able to keep all sensitive information confidential

Job includes talking, hearing and repetitive motions

Ability to express and exchange ideas with customers and employees by means of the spoken word, either in person or on the phone

Ability to received detailed information through oral communication

Visual ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer screen and reading procedures

Speed and accurate use of computer, calculator and other business machines is required

Willingness to assume new responsibilities, ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changing and possibly stressful environment is expected

The ability to identify, assist with and resolve routine problems is expected

Working hours may vary

May be required to work in other branch locations as needed

On time attendance is expected

Working Conditions:

Generally good with some exposure to noise, heat, dust or other adverse factors

Climbing of stairs and some lifting of heavy items

A high amount of pressure to work efficiently, accurately and maintain good employee and customer relations

Considerable effort and eye strain from computer work and continued checking of all detail work in the department

All applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, height, weight, familial status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, disabled veteran or Vietnam Era Veteran status. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.