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Branch Manager

Posted: 12/06/2024

Queenstown Bank is Celebrating 125 Years of Community Banking!

Come Join a Team that is Working Together to Enhance the Lives of our ColleaguesCustomers and the Community Every Day!

This position is responsible for overseeing the administration and efficient daily operation of a full-service, community bank branch.  Position will ensure superior levels of customer service; foster a positive, developmental and results-focused atmosphere; provide support, guidance, and training to their team while embodying the culture and leading by example; perform duties at a professional level; ensure the overall efficiency of their branch; develop new deposit and loan business; promote the sales and service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation; achieve individual and branch goals through new business sales, referrals and retention of account relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Engage in business development activities and solicitation of new business prospects; actively involved in instilling and maintaining a positive sales environment through education of the Bank’s products and services.
  • Motivate and monitor cross selling efforts compared to goals.
  • Meet with customers to discuss needs or concerns and present appropriate Bank services.
  • Direct and supervise all operational aspects of the branch including customer service, human resources, administration, facilities, and sales; maintain the overall performance and appearance of the branch. 
  • Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of Teller and Platform duties.
  • Process, solve, and answer complex customer transactions, problems or inquiries.
  • Provide ongoing training and coaching to associates regarding operations, policies and professional development.
  • Ensure adequate staff coverage and present monthly schedules in a timely and efficient manner. 
  • Ensure the branch is organized, maintained in a neat, professional, clean, and attractive manner and has supplies and resources to service customers.
  • Interview loan applicants, explain loan options, rates, terms, and collateral requirements; assist customers in the completion of credit applications.  Approve or decline credit requests, submit credit requests to proper authority for approval, settle loans with customers as appropriate.
  • Refer mortgage and commercial loan requests to the Regional Lending Team. 
  • Work closely with the Bank Security Officer to maintain an updated security plan for the branch.
  • Participate in various internal committees.
  • Oversight of branch employees, including perform personnel actions including performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and interviewing candidates for employment.
  • Represent and promote the Bank within the community; work with the Marketing Department in coordinating branch events. 
  • Adheres to Bank policies and procedures required by federal and state statutes, laws and regulatory rules
  • Adheres to Company’s Safety and Security Policies and Procedures
  • Adheres to Company’s behavioral standards and Core Values, which are Trust, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Excellence and Performance
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management

 Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.  
  • Minimum 5 years of Branch Management experience preferred.
  • Ability to play a positive role in the development and growth of branch staff through excellent communication skills along with strong delegation skills ensuring a highly cross trained staff.
  • Consistently applies superior decision-making techniques pertaining to inquiries, approvals and requests as they apply to existing policies and procedures, keeping within assigned approval limits.
  • Able to assume responsibility for various branch functions in the absence of staff members or in overload situations.
  • Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills 
  • Ability to provide leadership, supervision and training for employees
  • Demonstrated ability in organization and delegation skills.
  • Focused on customer service
  • Familiarity with recruiting and staffing
  • Eager to expand branch with new accounts, clients and businesses
  • Solid knowledge of bank software and Microsoft office.
  • Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Mobility sufficient to perform activities required of position, including travel to branch locations
  • Manual dexterity for the functional operation of office equipment, such as computers, calculators, etc.
  • Ability to actively engage in necessary communications with both internal and external customers.

Company Benefit Offerings for eligible employees:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance offered 1st of the month following 30 days of employment 
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 3 weeks per calendar year (prorated for new hires based on start date)
  • 12 Paid Holidays (including Birthday) 
  • 401K retirement plan with up to a 4% Company match and immediate vesting
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Employer paid disability insurance 
  • Voluntary life and disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts and Perks

 Compensation:

  • $58,000 - $85,000 per year.
  • The posted pay range for this position reflects a good faith estimate.
  • Actual compensation offered may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, internal equity, tenure, performance and location.

 Queenstown Bank is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Queenstown Bank is an E-Verify participant.