Branch Manager at F & M Bank

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Knowledge, Customer Service, Coaching, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills, Organization Skills, Communication Skills, Retail Banking Operations, Loan Generation, Deposit Growth, Relationship Development, Bilingual in Spanish, Team Leadership, Community Engagement, Audit Controls

Industry

Banking

Description

Description The Branch Manager directs the overall activities for the branch they are assigned ensuring conformances with compliance directives and Bank policies. Directs the activities of Branch staff and works with them to execute branch goals and action plans that align with overall Bank objectives. Fosters a positive work environment and ensures an overall excellent customer experience in the branch. Essential Duties: Demonstrates product and sales knowledge of all products and services of the bank related to daily job functioning. Conducts branch sales training meetings and one-on- one training/coaching meetings with direct reports. Implements sales campaigns set forth by Executive Officers to meet sales goals and objectives for the bank. Develops and implements branch business plan to achieve specified loan generation, deposit growth, product sales, cross-selling, relationship development, and retention goals. Manages difficult situations with customers and provides them resolutions, information, or other options. Ensures timely and proper response to reasonable requests. Ensures audit controls are followed to protect the bank from unnecessary risk and exposure. Creates and implements new ideas to attain new business that align with the Bank’s core values and strategic goals/objectives. Develops and grows business and consumer relationships. Participates in community and civic organizations/activities to enhance the Bank’s image and develop additional business and consumer relationships. Makes and services a variety of business and consumer loans both secured and unsecured to include real estate, small business, line of credit, home equity, and credit cards. Achieves individual sales and referral goals. Maintains regular, reliable attendance. Supervisory Responsibilities: Collaborates in the hiring, training, and retention of branch staff. Supervises, coaches, and develops staff regarding service expectations, sales/referral goals, policies, procedures, products, systems, and banking transactions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws to include recruitment and hiring, coordinating training for new hires, assigning and directing staff as needed, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Directly supervises Branch staff within branch. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to be an exhaustive list of duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Bank wide Expectations: Stays current, maintains knowledge of, and complies with all F & M products and services and policies and procedures. Maintains organized files and a neat and orderly work area and secures all negotiable and/or confidential records. Protects the bank's and customers' information; knowledge of customers and their relationship with the Bank must be kept in absolute confidence. Displays a positive, cooperative spirit; professionalism; and a responsible attitude to staff and customers always. Leads by example while being a team player. Participates in Bank-sponsored and other community/civic events as schedule allows. Represents F & M Bank professionally and courteously while in contact with the public either in person or by telephone. Pursues personal development opportunities to improve knowledge as it relates to position, compliance, and the bank in general. Requirements Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of general retail banking operations preferred. Possess effective interpersonal skills. Proficient organization skills with ability to function in a flexible work environment. Proficient PC skills to include MS Office software. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to effectively resolve customer and employee issues. Ability to supervise and coach others. Ability to meet sales/referral goals and objectives. Ability to communicate effectively orally and/or in writing. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to work/interact with a diverse group of individuals. Bilingual in Spanish (preferred) Education and/or Experience (Required and Preferred) Minimum 2 years’ experience in management/supervisory role. Retail bank experience in customer service, branch operations, and/or consumer lending preferred. Any combination of education and related experience equivalent to an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, or other related field preferred. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Registered with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry as a mortgage loan originator in accordance with the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (SAFE Act) or ability to become registered. Physical and Mental Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly sits and uses hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in an office setting where the noise level is usually moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Position Type/Hours: This is a full-time, exempt level position working Monday – Friday and rotating Saturdays with other days and hours as necessary to accomplish duties. Travel: Travel is primarily within the Bank’s market areas during the business day with occasional out-of-area and overnight travel required.

Responsibilities

The Branch Manager oversees branch activities, ensuring compliance with bank policies and fostering a positive work environment. They are responsible for achieving sales goals, managing staff, and enhancing customer experiences.