Branch Manager

Posted on Sep 28, 2024 by Community Financial System, Inc.
Old Forge, NY
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

At Community Bank System, Inc. (CBSI), we are dedicated to providing our customers with friendly, personalized, high-quality financial services and products. Our retail division, Community Bank, N.A., operates more than 230 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Beyond retail banking, we also offer wealth management, investment management, insurance and risk management, and benefit plan administration.

Just as our employees are committed to helping our customers manage their finances, we’re committed to our employees. After all, they make it happen for our customers every day.

To ensure our people can enjoy long and successful careers here at CBSI, we offer competitive compensation, good benefits, and professional development and advancement opportunities. As an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer, we celebrate and support a diverse workplace for the benefit of all: our employees, customers and communities.

Responsibilities:

A Branch Manager is responsible for meeting the financial service needs of customers while supervising assigned branch staff and adhering to required staffing levels.  It is the Branch Manager's responsibility to ensure the Branch is in compliance with operating policy and procedures.

A Branch Manager 1 will normally manage a branch office having between $15MM and $24.9MM in combined loans and deposits (excluding commercial loans) and a staff of up to six (6) FTE employee.  Level could also be impacted by related experience and/or mortgage lending capacity.  This position will have consumer lending authority and may have SBL (Small Business Lending) responsibilities.

Ensure assigned branch is properly staffed and staff is trained to meet customer sales and service needs as well as branch objectives

Lead in the selection of new personnel

Review employee performance throughout the probationary period and on a regularly scheduled basis thereafter

Manage and maximize performance levels of staff members through schedules, distribution of assignments and regular feedback

Work with management to establish growth, sales and profit objectives

Implement strategies to achieve goals assigned to the branch as established in the region's annual operating plan; assist in the development of the annual budget for the branch and adhere to budget parameters

Consult with sales staff to establish specific sales and customer service goals; and provide results reports to staff

Conduct regularly scheduled sales and customer service meetings (at least monthly)

Serve as an active member of the customer service team and be held accountable for branch sales and lending performance

Conduct "outside" sales and customer service calls on present and prospective customers within the branch office market area

Conduct regularly scheduled sales and customer service meetings (at least monthly) with focus on having informed staff

Establish and confirm all branch operations are performed in accordance with established bank policy and procedures, either directly or through appropriate supervision (i.e. cash balancing, dual control, etc.)

Coordinate proper security, facility, and risk measures to minimize loss, and to ensure presentation of the branch.

Monitor and review loans for appropriate risk rating to minimize risk rating changes by the bank's loan review processes

Demonstrate cooperative efforts in working with other departments and within own branch while encountering similar behavior from staff

Actively participate in the community as a reflection of the bank's goal for strong community involvement

Handle advertising and contribution requests

Integrate activities through communication with District Manager, Branch Administration, other management, etc.

Other related duties as assigned or directed

Maintain proficient knowledge of, and demonstrate ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to this position, ensure ongoing adherence to policies, procedures, and internal controls, and meet all training requirements in a timely manner

Qualifications:

Education/Training: 

Associates Degree in Finance or Business or equivalent training preferred

Specialized banking education, experience or training

Valid Driver License

Skills:

Proficient reading, writing, grammar and mathematics skills

Excellent interpersonal relation and communication skills

Evidence of positive and effective leadership qualities

Thorough knowledge of the features and benefits of bank products and services

Consumer lending knowledge and authority

Working knowledge of Bank operating policies and procedures

Must be able to consistently demonstrate the Company's core values: a strong work ethic, integrity, respect for others, responsibility, transparency and humility

Experience: 

Minimum five (5) years of related experience is normally required with at least one (1) year in a related lending position

Minimum one (1) year of supervisory experience required 

All applicants must be 18 years of age or older

Other:

This position required National Mortgage Licensing System ("NMLS") registration under the terms of The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (The SAFE Act)

Min:

USD $58,500.00/Yr.

Max:

USD $88,000.00/Yr.

Other Job Information:

Level: Branch Manager level determined based on experience and/or branch size.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience plus potential for annual merit increase. In addition to your competitive salary, you will be rewarded benefits including: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, Medical, Vision & Dental insurance, 401K with generous match, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, Banking discounts and the list goes on!

Physical Requirements:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk or sit. Use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, and speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to focus.

The Company is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. If you have a physical or mental impairment and would like to request an accommodation with respect to the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Reference: 202648654

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Branch Manager

Posted on Sep 28, 2024 by Community Financial System, Inc.

Old Forge, NY
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

At Community Bank System, Inc. (CBSI), we are dedicated to providing our customers with friendly, personalized, high-quality financial services and products. Our retail division, Community Bank, N.A., operates more than 230 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Beyond retail banking, we also offer wealth management, investment management, insurance and risk management, and benefit plan administration.

Just as our employees are committed to helping our customers manage their finances, we’re committed to our employees. After all, they make it happen for our customers every day.

To ensure our people can enjoy long and successful careers here at CBSI, we offer competitive compensation, good benefits, and professional development and advancement opportunities. As an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer, we celebrate and support a diverse workplace for the benefit of all: our employees, customers and communities.

Responsibilities:

A Branch Manager is responsible for meeting the financial service needs of customers while supervising assigned branch staff and adhering to required staffing levels.  It is the Branch Manager's responsibility to ensure the Branch is in compliance with operating policy and procedures.

A Branch Manager 1 will normally manage a branch office having between $15MM and $24.9MM in combined loans and deposits (excluding commercial loans) and a staff of up to six (6) FTE employee.  Level could also be impacted by related experience and/or mortgage lending capacity.  This position will have consumer lending authority and may have SBL (Small Business Lending) responsibilities.

Ensure assigned branch is properly staffed and staff is trained to meet customer sales and service needs as well as branch objectives

Lead in the selection of new personnel

Review employee performance throughout the probationary period and on a regularly scheduled basis thereafter

Manage and maximize performance levels of staff members through schedules, distribution of assignments and regular feedback

Work with management to establish growth, sales and profit objectives

Implement strategies to achieve goals assigned to the branch as established in the region's annual operating plan; assist in the development of the annual budget for the branch and adhere to budget parameters

Consult with sales staff to establish specific sales and customer service goals; and provide results reports to staff

Conduct regularly scheduled sales and customer service meetings (at least monthly)

Serve as an active member of the customer service team and be held accountable for branch sales and lending performance

Conduct "outside" sales and customer service calls on present and prospective customers within the branch office market area

Conduct regularly scheduled sales and customer service meetings (at least monthly) with focus on having informed staff

Establish and confirm all branch operations are performed in accordance with established bank policy and procedures, either directly or through appropriate supervision (i.e. cash balancing, dual control, etc.)

Coordinate proper security, facility, and risk measures to minimize loss, and to ensure presentation of the branch.

Monitor and review loans for appropriate risk rating to minimize risk rating changes by the bank's loan review processes

Demonstrate cooperative efforts in working with other departments and within own branch while encountering similar behavior from staff

Actively participate in the community as a reflection of the bank's goal for strong community involvement

Handle advertising and contribution requests

Integrate activities through communication with District Manager, Branch Administration, other management, etc.

Other related duties as assigned or directed

Maintain proficient knowledge of, and demonstrate ongoing compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to this position, ensure ongoing adherence to policies, procedures, and internal controls, and meet all training requirements in a timely manner

Qualifications:

Education/Training: 

Associates Degree in Finance or Business or equivalent training preferred

Specialized banking education, experience or training

Valid Driver License

Skills:

Proficient reading, writing, grammar and mathematics skills

Excellent interpersonal relation and communication skills

Evidence of positive and effective leadership qualities

Thorough knowledge of the features and benefits of bank products and services

Consumer lending knowledge and authority

Working knowledge of Bank operating policies and procedures

Must be able to consistently demonstrate the Company's core values: a strong work ethic, integrity, respect for others, responsibility, transparency and humility

Experience: 

Minimum five (5) years of related experience is normally required with at least one (1) year in a related lending position

Minimum one (1) year of supervisory experience required 

All applicants must be 18 years of age or older

Other:

This position required National Mortgage Licensing System ("NMLS") registration under the terms of The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (The SAFE Act)

Min:

USD $58,500.00/Yr.

Max:

USD $88,000.00/Yr.

Other Job Information:

Level: Branch Manager level determined based on experience and/or branch size.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience plus potential for annual merit increase. In addition to your competitive salary, you will be rewarded benefits including: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, Medical, Vision & Dental insurance, 401K with generous match, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, Banking discounts and the list goes on!

Physical Requirements:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk or sit. Use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, and speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to focus.

The Company is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability. If you have a physical or mental impairment and would like to request an accommodation with respect to the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Reference: 202648654

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