Description:
The Area Manager oversees the Branch Manager to assist and support in the overall sales, operational performance, employee recruitment, development and conduct of all assigned Retail Branches. The incumbent will oversee the following branches: Alameda, San Rafael, Corte Madera, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Millbrea.
Ensures compliance within all Bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; or an equivalent amount of directly related work experience
• Requires minimum 8 years’ progressive branch operations and/or sales management experience in the financial services or banking industry
• Requires minimum 5 years of management or supervisory experience
• Solid technology skills, including intermediate proficiency with Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Power Point) and banking software applications
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with proven ability to prioritize and manage workload and to instill a sense of urgency in others as necessary to meet deadlines and goals
• Excellent customer service, relationship management, and business development skills
• Knowledge of marketing, sales, financial, managerial and leadership principles with broad knowledge of banking operation practices, policies, products, and applicable regulations
• Excellent problem solving, decision making, critical and strategic thinking skills, as well as strong attention to detail and concern for data accuracy
• Ability to analyze trends, processes and procedures and develop innovated and effective solutions for improved performance
• Strong overall business acumen with an ability to understand the direction, priorities, and goals of the organization
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; presents a positive and professional image, effectively collaborates with diverse teams, and is successful at achieving results through the effort of others
• Flexibility to engage in regional travel

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the direct supervision of Branch Managers, including training, coaching, and performance management