Columbia Credit Union · 1 month ago
VP Branch Manager I
Columbia Credit Union is a full-service financial institution committed to making life better in the communities it serves. The VP Branch Manager I is responsible for ensuring that a Level Three Branch meets its goals for production, sales, and service while promoting a culture of sales through service and effective staff development.
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Responsibilities
Comply with internal controls and with state and federal laws
Ensure compliance with internal controls and with state and federal laws, including Currency Transaction Reporting and Columbia’s Bank Secrecy Act compliance program
Hire for vacancies, ensuring that the branch is adequately staffed with competent employees
Maintain effective employee relations through a highly motivated and well-trained staff
Oversee adequate staffing to ensure efficient branch operation
Coordinate with other departments i.e. Business Banking and Business Development to achieve sales and member growth goals
Manage the security and safety of the branch. Ensure that staff receives on-going training on security and robbery procedures
Actively call on existing and prospective members, exploring needs and cross-selling products and services
Process all member transactions and requests (including but not limited to; operation of computers, maintaining coin machine and ATM, servicing Drive-up Window, Vault activity etc.)
Open new accounts, process and book loans, and/or operate a teller window when necessary
Performs Signature Guarantee as needed
Seek opportunities to represent Columbia through volunteerism and community involvement
Serve in greeter position, when necessary, to assist members entering the branch by assessing their needs and serving them accordingly
Mentor Assistant Branch Manager
(II) May mentor the work of a Level I Branch Manager
(III) May oversee the work of Level I and II Branch Managers as assigned by Senior Management
(III) Serves as a mentor for Level I and II Branch Managers
Monitor key products and sales within branch to ensure profitable and sound business practices and a high quality of service for members
Promote and support cross-selling environment within the branch. Train employees to maximize opportunities to offer products
Responsible for performance, growth, and regulatory issues for a significant area of branch operations
Evaluate the job performance of branch staff to ensure quality of work and service to members
Monitor branch productivity including transaction and loan volume, sales, new accounts, etc
Participates in special projects as assigned
Performs other branch functions/ duties as necessary
Recommend, implement, and supervise the branch budget
Research branch market area to create and implement effective sales techniques which will generate additional new accounts, new deposits, and new loans
Participates in continuing education/training
Qualification
Required
6 years financial institutions experience
A bachelor's degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated ability in managing in a 'sales through service' environment
Demonstrated skills in coaching staff and communicating with all levels in an organization
In-depth knowledge of products and services
Maintains Notary and CL/CD licenses
Proficient in using Word and Excel
Required current NMLS license or ability to obtain upon hire
Requires Lending experience
Thorough knowledge of all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations and personnel
Preferred
1 year supervisory experience is preferred
Banking/credit union branch supervisory experience Level 1 Branch or Higher
2 years Branch Manager role or 4 years Assistant Branch Manager role
Benefits
100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision for employee - eligible the 1st of the month following hire date
Accrued PTO, Accrued Extended Sick Time and 11 Paid Bank Holidays
401k Match- 100% match up to 6% employee contribution
Tuition Assistance
And More!
Company
Columbia Credit Union
Columbia Credit Union is a finance auto loans, home equity loans, mortgages, savings accounts and checking accounts.
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