What is the purpose of the Branch Manager position...
The Branch Manager is responsible for branch sales activities and results. The Branch Manager coordinates and manages retail employees, branch operations and activities. In addition, they maintain a leadership role within the bank, branch, and community while working to hone business development skills.
What you'll be doing in the Branch Manager position...
- Works with Regional Manager to create, monitor and maintain action plans to achieve branch goals which support WaterStone Bank’s strategic objectives, budgetary controls, and profitability.
- Maintain a strong, visible, and positive presence in the community through involvement in community events/organizations and engaging in small business activities to promote the bank’s products and services to prospective business customers.
- Works with Regional Manager to maintain adequate staff, ensure proper handling of employee situations. Conducts interviews, hires, monitors employee progression, disciplines, or terminates employees when necessary. Recommends promotions, salary adjustments and rewards.
- Motivates, coaches, and develops retail staff through education, technical and sales training, constructive feedback, and performance management ensuring staff provides prompt, efficient, and accurate service according to WSB’s service expectations.
- Submits referrals to other appropriate lines of business including, Residential lending, Business Banking, Commercial Real Estate, WIS, and Merchant Services.
- Maintains knowledge of WSB’s core processing system, WSB products and services, WSB policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements governing retail accounts. Plans, coordinates, and manages branch’s administrative and operational processes and workflow procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you bring to WaterStone Bank...
Experience
- Required
- 2-3 years sales and supervisory experience
- Preferred
- 2-3 years business development experience
Education
- Required – High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Preferred – Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in business or equivalent combination of education and experience or related field
Working conditions
Additionally, an individual must be flexible in work schedule and have the ability to travel between office locations if warranted and provide proof of insurance. A valid driver’s license is required. Driving record must be in accordance with WaterStone Bank’s Vehicle Safety Policy.
Certifications, Licenses, Registration
Required: Banker Certification completion upon promotion or within 18 months of hire or promotion date
Direct reports
Direct Reports – 3 – 7
Indirect Reports – 0
Perks and Benefits of working at WaterStone Bank...
- Outstanding Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Paid Time off
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Pet Insurance
- And so much more!
Waterstone Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
